$A$ point $P(x, y)$ moves such that its distance from the point $(a, 0)$ is always equal to its distance from the line $x + a = 0$. The locus of the point is:

  • A
    $y^2 = 4ax$
  • B
    $x^2 = 4ay$
  • C
    $y^2 + 4ax = 0$
  • D
    $x^2 + 4ay = 0$

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