Find a Polar Equation of the Conic with the Given $r = \frac { 2 } { 5 + 2 \cos \theta }$

question 12

Multiple Choice

Find a polar equation of the conic with the given characteristics and with one focus at the pole.

• A) \(r = \frac { 2 } { 5 + 2 \cos \theta }\)
• B) \(r = \frac { 4 } { 5 + 2 \cos \theta }\)
• C) \(r = \frac { 4 } { 5 - 2 \cos \theta }\)
• D) \(r = \frac { 4 } { 5 - 2 \sin \theta }\)
• E) \(r = \frac { 4 } { 5 + 2 \sin \theta }\)

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