Identify the Conic and Select Its Correct Graph $r = \frac { 8 } { 2 - \cos \theta }$

question 437

Multiple Choice

Identify the conic and select its correct graph. $r = \frac { 8 } { 2 - \cos \theta }$

• A) \(e = 2 > 1 \Rightarrow\) Hyperbola
• B) \(e = \frac { 1 } { 2 } < 1 \Rightarrow\) Ellipse
• C) \(e = 4 > 1 \Rightarrow\) Hyperbola
• D) \(e = \frac { 1 } { 2 } < 1 \Rightarrow\) Ellipse
• E) \(e = 2 > 1 \Rightarrow\) Hyperbola

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