Find a Polar Equation for the Conic $\mathrm { e } = 5$

question 86

Multiple Choice

Find a polar equation for the conic. A focus is at the pole.
- $\mathrm { e } = 5$ ; directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis 3 to the right of the pole

• A) \(r = \frac { 15 } { 1 + 5 \cos \theta }\)
• B) \(r = \frac { 15 } { 1 + 5 \sin \theta }\)
• C) \(r = \frac { 15 } { 1 - 5 \sin \theta }\)
• D) \(r = \frac { 15 } { 1 - 5 \cos \theta }\)

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