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If the two lines x+y=6 and x+2y=4 are the diameters of the circle which passes through (2,6), then its equation is

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x2+y216x+4y+32=0
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x2+y216x+4y+23=0
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x2+y216x+4y32=0
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x2+y216x+4y23=0
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Solution

The correct option is C x2+y216x+4y32=0
Given lines:
x+y=6, x+2y=4
Point of intersection of these lines is the centre of the circle
C(8,2)

Radius is the distance between (8,2) and (2,6)
r=36+64=10

So, the equation of required circle is
(x8)2+(y+2)2=102
x2+y216x+4y32=0

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