Answer to Question #57273 in Analytic Geometry for Allen

Question

: How long is the minor axis for the ellipse shown below?

(x+4)^2 (y-1)^2
---------- + ---------- = 1
25 16

A: 8
B: 9
C: 12
D: 18

: Which of the following correctly represents the coordinates of the foci of the ellipse shown below?

(x-7)^2 (y+3)^2
--------- + ------------ = 1
4 16

A: (7, - 3 ± 2 √5)
B: (7 ± 2 √5, -3)
C: (7, - 3 ± 2 √3)
D: (7 ± 2 √3, - 3)