Show that the point lies on the curve whose focus is and directrix is the line by…

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · CBSE · Mathematics · Conic Sections · Conic Sections

Problem

Show that the point

(6,6\sqrt{2})

lies on the curve whose focus is

(3,0)

and directrix is the line

x=-3

by verifying that its distance from the focus equals its perpendicular distance from the directrix.