延长PM交准线:x=-1/2于N,设焦点为F(1/2,0),则
PM=PN-1/2=PF-1/2,
∴PA+PM=PA+PF-1/2>=AF-1/2=5-1/2=9/2,
当A,P,F顺次三点共线时取等号,
∴PM+PA的最小值是9/2.