Multiple Choice
Identify the conic that the polar equation represents. Also, give the position of the directrix.
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A) ellipse, directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis at a distance units to the right of the pole
B) hyperbola, directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis at a distance 3 units to the right of the pole
C) hyperbola, directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis at a distance units to the left of the pole
D) ellipse, directrix is perpendicular to the polar axis at a distance 3 units to the left of the pole
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