Identify the conic section that the polar equation represents. Describe the location of a directrix from the focus located at the pole.r = 

A. ellipse; The directrix is  unit(s) below the pole at y = - .
B. ellipse; The directrix is  unit(s) to the right of the pole at x = .
C. ellipse; The directrix is  unit(s) above the pole at y = .
D. ellipse; The directrix is  unit(s) to the left of the pole at x = - .


Answer: B

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