Solve the Problem $\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 81 } - \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 144 } = 1$

question 371

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The hyperbola $\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 81 } - \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 144 } = 1$ is shifted horizontally and vertically to obtain the hyperbola $\frac { ( x - 1 ) ^ { 2 } } { 81 } - \frac { ( y + 3 ) ^ { 2 } } { 144 } = 1$ Find the foci of the new hyperbola.

• A) (-14, -3), (16, -3)
• B) (-11, -3), (13, -3)
• C) (-3, -14), (-3, 16)
• D) (-3, -11), (-3, 13)

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