By using a graphing utility select the correct graph of the polar equation.Identify the graph.
A) Hyperbola
B) Hyperbola
C) Hyperbola
D) Hyperbola
E) Hyperbola

Question

By using a graphing utility select the correct graph of the polar equation.Identify the graph. ​  ​
A)​ Hyperbola 
B)​ Hyperbola 
C)​ Hyperbola 
D)​ Hyperbola 
E)​ Hyperbola

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The graph is a hyperbola with the equation $r = \frac{5}{\cos(	heta)}$. It opens horizontally and is symmetric about the $x$-axis. The correct graph is B) because it has this shape and orientation.

By Using a Graphing Utility Select the Correct Graph of the Polar