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The equation is \"\". \ \

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\"\" \ \

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\"\" \ \

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Compare the polar equation with \"\". \ \

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Here \"\" and \"\". \ \

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Substitute \"\" in \"\". \ \

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\"\" \ \

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\"\". \ \

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Since \"\", the conic is ellipse. \ \

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Directrix is parallel to the polar axis at a distance \"\" above the pole. \ \

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\"\" \ \

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The directrix is \"\". \ \

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Construct a table for different values of \"\".

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The vertices of the equation are at \"\" and \"\". \ \

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Therefore,the vertices are \"\" and \"\". \ \

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The center of the equation is the mid point of the vertices. \ \

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Graph: \ \

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(1) Graph the polar co-ordinates. \ \

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(2) Plot the points. \ \

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(3) Connect the points to a smooth curve. \ \

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\"\" \ \

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The conic is ellipse. \ \

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The directrix is parallel to the polar axis at a distance \"\" above the pole. \ \

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The vertices are \"\" and \"\". \ \

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\"\".