Graph the Ellipse and Locate the Foci $9 x^{2}=144-16 y^{2}$ A) Foci At

question 29

Multiple Choice

Graph the ellipse and locate the foci.
- $9 x^{2}=144-16 y^{2}$

• A) foci at \(( \sqrt { 7 } , 0 )\) and \(( - \sqrt { 7 } , 0 )\)
• B) foci at \(( 0 , \sqrt { 7 } )\) and \(( 0 , - \sqrt { 7 } )\)
• C) foci at \(( 5,0 )\) and \(( - 5,0 )\)
• D) foci at \(( 4,0 )\) and \(( - 4,0 )\)

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