Solve the Problem $$x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } - 14 x - 18 y + 121 = 0 \text {. }$$

question 167

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Find the shortest distance from the origin to a point on the circle defined by $$x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } - 14 x - 18 y + 121 = 0 \text {. }$$

• A) \(2 \sqrt { 130 } - + 3\)
• B) \(\sqrt { 130 } + 3\)
• C) \(\sqrt { 130 } - 3\)
• D) \(2 \sqrt { 130 } - 3\)

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