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smikesh
May 16, 2008, 07:21 PM
Answer how you got that "root2" on the eqn.explain detail

galactus
May 17, 2008, 04:05 AM
It wasn't a good idea starting a new thread to continue asking in the same post. Few would know what you're talking about. I assume you are referring to:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/mathematics/directrix-focuses-parabola-216527.html

The formula for the distance from a point to a line is d=\frac{|Ax_{0}+By_{0}+C|}{\sqrt{A^{2}+B^{2}}}

In that event, the \sqrt{2} comes from the coefficients of the line equation you were given.

x-y+5. The coefficients of x and y are 1 and -1, respectively. \sqrt{1^{2}+(-1)^{2}}=\sqrt{2}

See now?

Please, if this has been of help, don't be an ingrate like so many others. Please rate the answer or say thanks.

smikesh
May 18, 2008, 07:58 AM
Hai sir,
Thank you very much for your help.Indians are not like others,we are always greatefull to others who gives us a littie bit of help.
ONce again thanks.we should keep in touch.
Smikesh