Answer to Question #57276 in Analytic Geometry for Pete B

Question

: Which of the following equations represents an ellipse having vertices located at (2,9) and (2,-5) and foci located at (2,5) and (2,-1)

A: (x+2)^2 (y+2)^2
---------- + ---------- = 1
40 49

B: (x-2)^2 (y-2)^2
--------- + ---------- = 1
9 49

C: (x-2)^2 (y-2)^2
--------- + ---------- = 1
40 49

D: (x-2)^2 (y-2)^2
---------- + ----------- = 1
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