Complete the square in x and y to find a Cartesian equation of the form  or  for the given equation.9x2 - 16y2 + 36x - 64y - 172 = 0

A.  -  = 1
B.  -  = 1
C.  -  = 1
D.  -  = 1

Answer: C

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