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O is the origin and A is the point (3,4). If a point P moves so that the line segment OP is always parallel to the line segment OA , then the equation to the locus of P is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Since OA and OP will be parallel only when O, A and P are collinear.
Therefore, 
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