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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §12.5 Conic Sections in Polar Coordinates · Review Exercise 110 · Geometry · Conic sections

Conic Sections in Polar Coordinates · Review Exercise 110

Given information about the graph of a conic with focus at the origin, find the equation in polar form.

Directrix is $y = - 2$ and eccentricity $e = 4$

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §12.5 Conic Sections in Polar Coordinates · Review Exercise 110

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