Consider the Polar Equation:​ $r = \frac { 8 } { 1 - 0.4 \cos \theta }$

question 44

Multiple Choice

Consider the polar equation:​ $r = \frac { 8 } { 1 - 0.4 \cos \theta }$ ​ Identify the conic without graphing the equation.
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• A) \(e < 1\) ,the conic is a parabola.
• B) \(e < 1\) ,the conic is a circle.
• C) \(e < 1\) ,the conic is a hyperbola.
• D) \(e < 1\) ,the conic is an ellipse.
• E)None of the above

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