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Center Point Identification for a Hyperbolic Structural Arch

A structural designer is verifying the specifications for a hyperbolic support arch in a modern office building. The arch is modeled by the equation (y+2)29(x+1)24=1\frac{(y+2)^2}{9} - \frac{(x+1)^2}{4} = 1. To correctly align the arch with the building's central column, the designer must identify the center point (h,k)(h, k) of the hyperbola. Based on the given equation, what are the coordinates of the center point?

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