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# What is the minimum distance between the point (3,4) and points o

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What is the minimum distance between the point $$(3,4)$$and points on the circle $$x^2+y^2=1$$?

$$A. 1$$
$$B. 2$$
$$C. 3$$
$$D. 4$$
$$E. 5$$

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circle x^2 + y^2 = 1 has radius 1.

from the origin(center of circle) to point (3,4), it forms a right angle triangle. Then we find hypotenuse side (min. dist. to the point). which is 5.

5 - 1 = 4.
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