If the Equation Represents a Hyperbola, Find the Center, Foci $$16 x ^ { 2 } + 128 x + 25 y ^ { 2 } + 250 y + 481 = 0$$

question 202

Multiple Choice

If the equation represents a hyperbola, find the center, foci, and asymptotes. If the equation represents an ellipse, find the center, vertices, and foci. If the equation represents a circle, find the center and radius. If the equation represents a parabola, find the focus and directrix.
- $$16 x ^ { 2 } + 128 x + 25 y ^ { 2 } + 250 y + 481 = 0$$

• A) C: (-4, -5); V: (-9, -5), (1, -5); F: (-8, -5), (0, -5)
• B) C: (-4, -5); V: (-9, -5), (1, -5); F: (-7, -5), (-1, -5)
• C) C: (-4, -5); V: (-5, -9), (-5, 1); F: (-5, -7), (-5, -1)
• D) C: (-4, -5); V: (-5, -9), (-5, 1); F: (-5, -8), (-5, 0)

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