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The equation is \"\".

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\"\".

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Compare this polar equation with standard form \"\".

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Where \"\" and \"\".

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Substitute \"\" in \"\".

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\"\"

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Directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis at a distance 2 units left of the pole.

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Conic is a ellipse since \"\".

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The directrix is \"\".

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\"\"

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

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The vertices are at \"\" and \"\".

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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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(4) Draw the directrix line \"\".

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The conic is a ellipse, vertices at \"\" and \"\".

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