Write a polar equation of a conic with the focus at the origin and the given data. ellipse, eccentricity 1/8 , directrix x = 2
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We know that the polar equation of a conic with focus at the origin is given by the formula: \[r = \frac{ed}{1 - e \cos(\theta)}\] Show more…
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