Question

In the ellipse equation below, what are the coordinates of the center of the ellipse?

(x + 10)2 (y - 8)2
------- + ------ =1
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Answer 1

Hint: The center of the general ellipse below

\[\Large \frac{(x-h)^2}{a^2}+\frac{(y-k)^2}{b^2} = 1\]

is the point (h,k)