The equation is .
Compare the polar equation with .
Here and
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Substitute in
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Since , the conic is ellipse.
Directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis at a distance right to the pole.
The directrix is .
Construct a table for different values of .
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Graph:
\(1) Graph the polar co-ordinates.
\(2) Plot the points.
\(3) Connect the points to a smooth curve.
\The conic is ellipse.
\The directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis at a distance right to the pole.
The vertices are at and
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