SOLUTION: Hi What is the equation of the locus of a point P(x, y) that moves according to the following conditions the distance of P from the y axis is 3 times its distance from the x

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Misc -> SOLUTION: Hi What is the equation of the locus of a point P(x, y) that moves according to the following conditions the distance of P from the y axis is 3 times its distance from the x       Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 1129000: Hi
What is the equation of the locus of a point P(x, y) that moves according to the following conditions
the distance of P from the y axis is 3 times its distance from the x axis.
Thanks
Answer by greenestamps(13203) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


The distance of the point P(x,y) from the x-axis is y; its distance from they-axis is x.

The requirement is that the distance from the y-axis (x) be 3 times its distance from the x-axis (y). So

x+=+3y

Manipulate the equation as necessary if the equation is required in a different form.