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If the line x + 2by + 7 = 0 is diameter of the circle $x^{2} + y^{2} - 6 x + 2 y = 0$ , then b =

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Solution

The correct option is D 5
Here the centre of circle (3, -1) must lie on the line x + 2by + 7 = 0
Therefore, 3 - 2b + 7 = 0 $\Rightarrow$ b = 5

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