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The centre C of a variable circle passing through
a fixed point (a, 0), a > 0, touches the line y = x.
Locus of C is a parabola whose directrix is

a
x + y = 0
b
x+y=a
c
x−y=0
d
x−y=a

detailed solution

Correct option is C

C is equidistant from the point (a, 0) and the liney=x,  so locus of  C is a parabola with directrixy = x i.e. x – y = 0.

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