Question: In a solar system, two comets pass near the sun, which is located at the origin. Comet E is modeled by 4 0 0 (

In a solar system, two comets pass near the sun, which is located at the origin. Comet E is modeled by400(x16)2+144y2=1 and Comet H is modeled by 144(x+13)225y2=1, where all measurements are in astronomical units.

What key feature does the sun (0,0) represent for both comets? Give evidence and please explain!!

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