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The equation is . \ \
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Compare the polar equation with . \ \
Here and
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Substitute in
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Since , the conic is ellipse. \ \
Directrix is parallel to the polar axis at a distance above the pole. \ \
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The directrix is . \ \
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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\(1) Graph the polar co-ordinates. \ \
\(2) Plot the points. \ \
\(3) Connect the points to a smooth curve. \ \
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The conic is ellipse. \ \
\The directrix is parallel to the polar axis at a distance above the pole. \ \
The vertices are and
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