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A variable plane which remains at a constant distance `p` from the origin cuts the co-ordinate axes at A, B, C. Through A,B,C planes are drawn parallel to the co-ordinate planes. Show that locus of the point of intersection is : `x^(-2)+y^(-2)+z^(-2)=p^-2`

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