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Question

Choose the correct alternative:
The equation of the locus of the point whose distance from y-axis is half the distance from origin is

Options

  • x2 + 3y2 = 0

  • x2 – 3y2 = 0

  • 3x + y2 = 0

  • 3x2 – y2 = 0

MCQ

Solution

3x2 – y2 = 0

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Chapter 6: Two Dimensional Analytical Geometry - Exercise 6.5 [Page 282]

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Samacheer Kalvi Mathematics - Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 11 TN Board
Chapter 6 Two Dimensional Analytical Geometry
Exercise 6.5 | Q 1 | Page 282

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