Focal Property in Cartesian Form

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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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