Chapter 9: Q. 17 (page 772)
Let , and be nonzero constants. Show that the graph of is a conic section with eccentricity and directrix .
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Ans: The eccentricity is and the directrix is .
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Chapter 9: Q. 17 (page 772)
Let , and be nonzero constants. Show that the graph of is a conic section with eccentricity and directrix .
Ans: The eccentricity is and the directrix is .
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