SOLUTION: Analytic Geometry 10. Determine the shortest distance from the point (5,2) to the line represented by y=2x+1. Use a diagram to check your answer. thanksss

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Question 199377: Analytic Geometry
10. Determine the shortest distance from the point (5,2) to the line represented by y=2x+1. Use a diagram to check your answer.




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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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