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An Apache helicopter of enemy is flying along the curve given by `y=x^2+7`. A soldier, placed at (3, 7), wants to shoot down the helicopter when it is nearest to him. Find the nearest distance.

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`sqrt5` is the reqd. minimum distance between the soldier and the helicopter.
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