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A point moves in the xy - plane in such a way that its distances from the x-axes and the point (1,-2) are always equal . Find the eqution to its locus.

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`x^(2)-2x+4y+5=0`
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CHHAYA PUBLICATION-REVISION OF PREVIOUS TWO DIMENSIONAL COORDINATE GEOMETRY -EXERCISE 1 (Very Short Type Questions )
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  13. Find the area of the triangle having vertices (1,4) , (-1,2)and (-4,-1...

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  14. Find the area of the triangle having vertices (a,b+c), (b,c+a) and (c,...

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  15. Show that the straight line joining the points (-3,2) and (6,-4) pass...

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  16. Examine the collinearity of the point (2,3),(4,5),and (6,5) .

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  17. If the A and B have coordinates (a costheta,bsintheta)and (-asintheta...

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  18. What does the eqution (x)/(a)+(y)/(b)=2 become if the axes are transf...

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