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A point P moves so that its distance from the point (a, 0) is always equal to its distance from the line x + a = 0. The 
locus of the point is
Options:
A .  y2=4ax
B .  x2=4ay
C .  y2+4ax=0
D .  x2+4ay=0
Answer: Option A
:
A
(xa)2+y2=(x+a)2y2=4ax
Note: This is also the definition of parabola y2 = 4ax.

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