The locus of the mid-point of the line segment joining the focus and any point on the parabola $y^{2}=4ax$ is a parabola. Find the equation of its directrix.

  • A
    $x+a=0$
  • B
    $2x+a=0$
  • C
    $x=0$
  • D
    $x=\frac{a}{2}$

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