Answer to Question #57355 in Analytic Geometry for Ben

Question

: Which of the following correctly identifies the vertices that lie on the major axis of the conic section shown below?

(x+2)^2 (y-1)^2
---------- + ---------- = 1
64 81


A: (-2,-7) and (-2,9)

B: (-10,1) and (6,1)

C: (-11,1) and (7,1)

D: (-2,-8) and (-2,10)


: Which of the following expresses the coordinates of the foci of the conic section shown below?

(x-2)^2 (y+5)^2
--------- + ------------ = 1
4 9


A: (2 ± √13, -5)

B: (2, -5 ± √5)

C: (2 ± √5, -5)

D: (2, -5 ± √13)


: What is the length of the transverse axis of the conic section shown below?

(y+2)^2 (x-3)^2
---------- - ----------- = 1
25 4

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