Locus - ratio

Author:See Yan

It is given that A(x1, y1) and B(x2, y2) are two fixed points. P is a moving point such that PA : PB = r (where r is non-zero). Describe, with explanation, the locus of P when (a) r = 1 (b) r is not equal to 1.

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