Answer to Question #57272 in Analytic Geometry for Bobby Bass

Question

: What are the coordinates of the center of the ellipse shown below?

(x-1)^2 (y+5)^2
--------- + ----------- = 1
9 16

A: (5, -1)
B: (1, -5)
C: (3,4)
D: (-3, -4)



: What is the length of the major axis of the ellipse shown below?

(x-1)^2 (y+5)^2
--------- + ---------- = 1
9 16

A: 4
B: 8
C: 32
D: 16