Focal Property in Cartesian Form
For any point $$(x,y)$$ on:
$$y^2=4ax$$
$$\sqrt{(x-a)^2+y^2}=x+a$$
Usage
- Used when the focus-directrix definition needs to be expressed entirely in coordinates.
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Focal Property in Cartesian Form
Focal Property in Cartesian Form
For any point $$(x,y)$$ on:
$$y^2=4ax$$
$$\sqrt{(x-a)^2+y^2}=x+a$$
Usage
- Used when the focus-directrix definition needs to be expressed entirely in coordinates.
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