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The equation is $\"\"$ .

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Compare the equation with $\"\"$ .

Where $\"\"$ , $\"\"$ .

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

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Here $\"\"$ , so the conic is ellipse.

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

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The conic is ellipse.

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