Find an Equation for the Ellipse Described $( - 4 , - 1 )$

question 68

Multiple Choice

Find an equation for the ellipse described. Graph the equation.
-Foci at $( - 4 , - 1 )$ and $( 2 , - 1 )$ ; length of major axis is 10

• A) \(\frac { ( \mathrm { x } + 2 ) ^ { 2 } } { 25 } + \frac { ( \mathrm { y } - 1 ) ^ { 2 } } { 16 } = 1\)
• B) \(\frac { ( x + 1 ) ^ { 2 } } { 25 } + \frac { ( y + 1 ) ^ { 2 } } { 16 } = 1\)
• C) \(\frac { ( y + 2 ) ^ { 2 } } { 25 } + \frac { ( x + 1 ) ^ { 2 } } { 16 } = 1\)
• D) \(\frac { ( x - 2 ) ^ { 2 } } { 25 } + \frac { ( x - 1 ) ^ { 2 } } { 16 } = 1\)

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