Find a Polar Equation for the Conic Described $( 3,0 )$

question 45

Multiple Choice

Find a polar equation for the conic described.
-The ellipse with a focus at the pole and major axis endpoints $( 3,0 )$ and $( 1 , \pi )$

• A) \(r = \frac { 3 } { 1 + \cos \theta }\)
• B) \(r = \frac { 3 } { 2 + \sin \theta }\)
• C) \(r = \frac { 3 } { 2 - \cos \theta }\)
• D) \(r = \frac { 3 } { 2 + \cos \theta }\)

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