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Find the radius of the circle x2 + y2 2x + 4y 11 = 0.
  1. 4

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Solution

The correct option is A 4

Equation of a circle with radius 'r' and center (a, b) is (xa)2+(yb)2=r2
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We have to convert the given equation in the above format.

Given,
x2 + y2 2x + 4y 11 = 0x22x+y2+4y=11x22x+1+y2+4y+4=16(x1)2+(y+2)2=42

Comparing these equations, we get r = 4.


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