Identify the conic that the polar equation represents. Also, give the position of the directrix.r = 

A. ellipse, directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis at a distance  units to the right of the pole
B. ellipse, directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis at a distance 3 units to the left of the pole
C. hyperbola, directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis at a distance 3 units to the right of the pole
D. hyperbola, directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis at a distance  units to the left of the pole


Answer: D

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