Hello!

I have a couple questions that are tricky, given a curve

C: r=\sqrt{cos(2\theta)} for -\pi/4 \leq \theta < \pi/4

1) show that the slope of the tangent to a curve C at theta is given by
m=-cot(3\theta)

-for this, I have started with the fact, x=rcos(theta) and y=rsin(theta), substituting the value of r to get dy/d(theta) and dx/d(theta), then their quotient would be dy/dx...? not sure if that is a solid approach..

2) Show that C has arc length that can be represented

\int_{-\pi/4}^{\pi/4} \sqrt{sec(2\theta)}d\theta

thanks!!