Graph the Ellipse $$x = y ^ { 2 } + 2 y - 1$$

question 9

Multiple Choice

Graph the ellipse. Give the coordinates of the center, as well as the values of a and b.
- $$x = y ^ { 2 } + 2 y - 1$$

• A) \(( - 1 , - 2 )\)
• B) \(( 1,0 )\)
• C) \(( - 2 , - 1 )\)
• D) \(( - 2,1 )\)

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