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If the distance of a variable point \(P\) from a fixed point \((3,-4)\) is \(\dfrac23\) times the distance of \(P\) from the fixed line \(x-y+2=0\), then the locus of \(P\) is \[ ax^2+4by+by^2-62x+80y+c=0, \] then \(2c=\)

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A conic can be defined as the locus of a point whose distance from a fixed point (focus) bears a constant ratio to its perpendicular distance from a fixed line (directrix). Use \[ \boxed{ \text{Distance from }ax+by+c=0 = \frac{|ax+by+c|}{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}. } \]
Updated On: Jul 18, 2026
  • \(31ab\)
  • \(31(a+b)\)
  • \(7ab\)
  • \(7(a+b)\)
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The Correct Option is B

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