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The locus of points that are the same distance from a point and a line is a _____.

A. parallelogram
B. line
C. parabola
D. circle

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Answer:

C is the answer

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User David Ford
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C. parabola
By definition, we have a parabola is:
Open curve formed by two symmetrical lines or branches with respect to an axis and in which all its points are at the same distance from the focus (one point) and the directrix (line perpendicular to the axis).

Answer:
The locus of points that are the same distance from a point and a line is a parabola.
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