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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §12.5 Conic Sections in Polar Coordinates · Exercise 116 · Geometry · Conic sections

Conic Sections in Polar Coordinates · Exercise 116

Sketch the graph, identifying the center, vertices, and foci.

A whispering gallery is to be constructed with a length of 150 feet. If the foci are to be located 20 feet away from the wall, how high should the ceiling be?

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §12.5 Conic Sections in Polar Coordinates · Exercise 116

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