The polar equation is .
Rewrite the equation as :
Compare the equation with .
p = distance between the pole and the directix = 0.666.
\So, the graph of the function represents a hyperbola.
\So, the graph of the conic is horizontal directix above the pole.
\The polar function is .
Make the table of values to find ordered pairs that satisfy the function.
\Choose random values for and find the corresponding values for r.
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1.Draw a polar co-ordinate plane.
\2.Plot the points.
\3.Draw a smooth curve through those points.
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Observe the graph, the conic represents a hyperbola.
The conic is a hyperbola.