Planet $M$ orbits around its sun,$S$,in an elliptical orbit with the sun at one of the foci. When $M$ is closest to $S$,it is $2$ units away. When $M$ is farthest from $S$,it is $18$ units away. Assuming $S$ is at the origin $(0, 0)$ and the other focus lies on the negative $y$-axis,find the equation of the elliptical orbit of planet $M$.

  • A
    $\frac{x^2}{36} + \frac{(y - 8)^2}{100} = 1$
  • B
    $\frac{x^2}{36} + \frac{(y + 8)^2}{100} = 1$
  • C
    $\frac{x^2}{64} + \frac{(y - 8)^2}{100} = 1$
  • D
    $\frac{x^2}{64} + \frac{(y + 8)^2}{100} = 1$

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