Find the Center, Foci, and Vertices of the Ellipse

question 106

Multiple Choice

Find the center, foci, and vertices of the ellipse.
-1 + 9(y + 3) 2 = 144

• A)center at (2, -3)foci at vertices at (2, 1), (2, -7)
• B)center at (-3, 2)foci at vertices at (-3, 1), (-3, -7)
• C)center at (-2, -3)foci at vertices at (-2, 1), (-2, -7)
• D)center at (3, -3)foci at vertices at (3, 1), (3, -7)

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