SOLUTION: Find the equation of the locus when: The distance of P from the line x = -3 is two fifths of its distance from the line y = -1. I do not have trouble solving it, but i want a

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Question 1011617: Find the equation of the locus when:
The distance of P from the line x = -3 is two fifths of its distance from the line y = -1.
I do not have trouble solving it, but i want an explanation on how the slope is 5/2
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Find the equation of the locus when:
The distance of P from the line x = -3 is two fifths of its distance from the line y = -1.
I do not have trouble solving it, but i want an explanation on how the slope is 5/2
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If you want to get good understanding, then solve this re-formulated problem:

   "The distance of P from the line x = 0 is two fifths of its distance from the line y = 0."

If you solve it, then you will easily solve the original problem.

Then please let me know if you managed it.

Good luck!