The distance from the focus of the parabola to the directrix is
Pick one
Solutions — 2
Solution 1
C
Brief explanation omitted.
Therefore, the correct answer is .
Solution 2
Given , we know . Also, the distance from the focus to the directrix is exactly .
Therefore, the correct choice is .
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