Match the Equation of a Hyperbola with Its Description $$\frac { ( y - 3 ) ^ { 2 } } { 16 } - \frac { ( x - 1 ) ^ { 2 } } { 81 } = 1$$

question 139

Multiple Choice

Match the equation of a hyperbola with its description.
- $$\frac { ( y - 3 ) ^ { 2 } } { 16 } - \frac { ( x - 1 ) ^ { 2 } } { 81 } = 1$$

• A) center (-1, -3); horizontal transverse axis
• B) center (-3, -1); horizontal transverse axis
• C) center (3, 1); vertical transverse axis
• D) center (1, 3); vertical transverse axis

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