The equation is
.


Compare the polar equation with
.
Here
and
.
Substitute
in
.


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.
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The conic is ellipse.
\The directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis at a distance
right to the pole.
The vertices are at
and
.
