Given that is a focus of the hyperbola : , the distance from point to one asymptote of is:
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Solution
The hyperbola : can be rewritten as ,
Thus, we have , , and .
Let , the equation of one asymptote is .
Hence, the distance from point to one asymptote of is .
Therefore, the answer is .
The solution involves converting the hyperbola equation into standard form, determining the coordinates of the focus and the equation of one asymptote, and then using the formula for the distance from a point to a line to find the required distance. This problem tests understanding of hyperbola properties, the application of asymptote equations, and the use of the distance formula, and is considered a basic problem.
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