What is the shortest distance, in units, between the circles $(x-9)^2 + (y-5)^2 = 6.25$ and $(x+6)^2 + (y+3)^2 = 49$? Express your answer as a decimal to the nearest tenth.
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What is the shortest distance, in units, between the circles $(x-9)^2 + (y-5)^2 = 6.25$ and $(x+6)^2 + (y+3)^2 = 49$? Express your answer as a decimal to the nearest tenth.
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What is the shortest distance, in units, between the circles $(x-9)^2 + (y-5)^2 = 6.25$ and $(x+6)^2 + (y+3)^2 = 49$? Express your answer as a decimal to the nearest tenth.
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