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Published on: August 13, 2026
If the point 
lies on the curve traced by the mid-points of the line segments of the lines 
between the co-ordinates axes, then a is equal to
A
-7
B
-7 
C
7 
D
7
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
The straight line is shown below with the intercepts.
x and y are positive
Locus= 
Now 
lies on curve
Hence this is the required option.
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