SOLUTION: the equation of a circle with centre O(0,0) is x^2 + y^2 = 17. the points M(1,4) and N(4,1) are endpoints of the chord MN. Find the distance from the centre of the circle to the ch

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Question 1137658: the equation of a circle with centre O(0,0) is x^2 + y^2 = 17. the points M(1,4) and N(4,1) are endpoints of the chord MN. Find the distance from the centre of the circle to the chord, to the nearest tenth.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Distance from center (0,0) to point (2.5, 2.5).