Distance of a Parametric Point from the Directrix

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Distance of a Parametric Point from the Directrix

For:

$$P(at^2,2at)$$

and directrix:

$$x=-a$$

$$PM=a(1+t^2)$$

Usage

- Confirms the focus-directrix property and is useful in distance-based problems.

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