Ian P.
asked • 05/14/22Can someone help me understand how to solve this problem?
Find the polar equation of the conic with focus at the pole.
Parabola Directrix: x = -1
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Doug C. answered • 07/24/24
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Visit the above graph and drag point P to see that distance to focus is same as distance to directrix (always).
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Mark M.
What do you mean by focus at the pole? Is this a left or right parabola? Be sure all information is included.05/14/22