Identify the Conic and Select Its Correct Graph $r = \frac { 9 } { 1 + \cos \theta }$

question 355

Multiple Choice

Identify the conic and select its correct graph. $r = \frac { 9 } { 1 + \cos \theta }$

• A) \(e = 1 \Rightarrow\) Parabola
• B) \(e = 1 \Rightarrow\) Parabola
• C) \(e = 2 \Rightarrow\) Hyperbola
• D) \(e = 1 \Rightarrow\) Parabola
• E) \(e = 1 \Rightarrow\) Parabola

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