Solve the Problem $\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 400 } + \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 144 } = 1$

question 301

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The ellipse $\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 400 } + \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 144 } = 1$ is shifted horizontally and vertically to obtain the ellipse $\frac { ( x - 3 ) ^ { 2 } } { 400 } + \frac { ( y + 3 ) ^ { 2 } } { 144 } = 1$ Find the foci of the new ellipse.

• A) (-3, -9), (-3, 15)
• B) (-9, -3), (15, -3)
• C) (-13, -3), (19, -3)
• D) (-3, -13), (-3, 19)

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