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Find the shortest distance between the line `x - y +1 = 0` and the curve `y^2 = x.`

A

`(3sqrt(2))/(8)`

B

`(2sqrt(3))/(8)`

C

`(3sqrt(2))/(5)`

D

`(sqrt(3))/(4)`

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