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The figure shows a circle x^2 +y^2=9. A(0,3) and P(2a,2b-3) are points on the
circle. Let M(a,b) be the mid point of AP.
If P moves along on the circle, find the equation of the locus of M.
The answer is a^2 +b^2-3b=0. It is found by putting P(2a,2b-3) into x^2 +y^2=9.
But I don't know why we should find the equation in this way. We put the
coordinates of P to find the equation of M. I think it is a little bit strange.
Can anyone explain this method? Thank you!!