Use a Graphing Utility to Graph the Conic Section with Focus

question 67

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing utility to graph the conic section with focus (0, 0) and the given directrix and eccentricity. Use a window size of [-3, 3] by [-3, 3]. Directrix y = -1, e = 3

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