9.

4 – Polar Equations of Conics

Find the polar equation for the conic with a focus at the pole and the given eccentricity and
directrix. Identify the conic and Sketch it (may use Technology).
2
1. e  ,x 6
5

2. e  3 , y  4
5

3. e  7 , y  1
3

Determine the eccentricity, type of conic, and directrix.

2
4. r
1  2cos

6
5. r
2  3sin 

20
6. r
6  5sin 
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7. r
5  2cos

Graph the conic, find the values of e, a, b, and c , and determine the Cartesian equation.
21
8. r
5  2cos

24
9. r
4  2sin 

16
10. r 
3  5cos