Solve, a. Identify the conic section that teh polar equation r = 3/(1 + sin θ) represents. b. Describe the location of a directrix from the focus located at the pole.

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Solve, a. Identify the conic section that teh polar equation r = 3/(1 + sin θ) represents. b. Describe the location of a directrix from the focus located at the pole.

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