The shortest distance from the point (-4,3) to the circle x2 + y2 = 1 is __________.
Explanation:
The center of the given circle is at (0, 0) and its radius = 1.
The shortest distance between the point (-4, 3) and the circle = distance between (-4, 3) and the center - radius of the circle.
= OM - ON
= (-4-0)2+(3-0)2 - 1
= 5 - 1
= 4.
Hence, 4.
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