Chapter 10: Q 11. (page 683)
Identify the conic that each polar equation represents. Also, give the position of the directrix.
Short Answer
This polar equation is an ellipse.
The equation of directrix
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Chapter 10: Q 11. (page 683)
Identify the conic that each polar equation represents. Also, give the position of the directrix.
This polar equation is an ellipse.
The equation of directrix
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In Problems 31– 42, rotate the axes so that the new equation contains no xy-term. Analyze and graph the new equation. Refer to Problems 21–30 for Problems 31– 40.
In Problem, identify the graph of each equation without completing the squares.
2. To complete the square of ,add _______.
The graph of a parabola is given. Match each graph to its equation.

Find an equation for each ellipse. Graph the equation by hand.
Center at : vertex at : focus at.
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