A line y=mx+1 intersects the circle (x−3)2+(y+2)2=25 at the points P and Q. If the midpoint of the line segment PQ has x-coordinate −35, then which one of the following options is correct?
A
−3≤m<−1
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B
2≤m<4
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C
4≤m<6
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D
6≤m<8
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Solution
The correct option is B2≤m<4
Coordinate of midpoint R=(−35,−35m+1)(Slope)PQ×(Slope)CR=−1⇒m×−35m+1+2−35−3=−1⇒m×m−56=−1⇒m2−5m+6=0⇒(m−2)(m−3)=0⇒m=2,3∴2≤m<4