Let a moving point () be at a distance from the fixed point that is greater by than its distance to the -axis. Denote the trajectory of point as curve .
(Ⅰ) Find the equation of curve ;
(Ⅱ) Let be a point on curve , and let two lines and pass through point , neither of which is parallel to the coordinate axes, and their angles of inclination are complementary. If the other intersection points of lines and with curve are and respectively, prove that the slope of line is a constant.
Solution
Solution:
(Ⅰ) According to the problem, the distance from the moving point () to the fixed point is equal to the distance from point to the line ,
By the definition of a parabola, the trajectory equation of point is a parabola with focus and directrix ,
Therefore, the equation of curve is .
(Ⅱ) Since is on curve , we get , thus .
Let , ,
Line : ,
Then : ,
From ,
Similarly, ,
,
The slope of line is a constant . Therefore, the final answers are:
(Ⅰ) The equation of curve is .
(Ⅱ) The slope of line is a constant .
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