Graph the Hyperbola $$\frac { ( y - 1 ) ^ { 2 } } { 81 } - \frac { ( x + 1 ) ^ { 2 } } { 49 } = 1$$

question 36

Multiple Choice

Graph the hyperbola. Identify the center and vertices.
- $$\frac { ( y - 1 ) ^ { 2 } } { 81 } - \frac { ( x + 1 ) ^ { 2 } } { 49 } = 1$$

• A) center: \(( - 1,1 )\); vertices: \(( - 10,1 ) , ( 8,1 )\)
• B) center: \(( - 1,1 )\); vertices: \(( - 1 , - 8 ) , ( - 1,10 )\)
• C) center: \(( 1 , - 1 )\); vertices: \(( 1 , - 10 ) , ( 1,8 )\)
• D) center: \(( 1 , - 1 )\); vertices: \(( - 8 , - 1 ) , ( 10 , - 1 )\)

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