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The hyperbola (x + 3)²/16 - (y - 1)²/9 = 1 is centred at the new origin
A(3, 1)
B(-3, -1)
C(-3, 1)
D(3, -1)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. (-3, 1)
The centre makes x + 3 = 0 and y - 1 = 0, giving (-3, 1).
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