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Standard XIII
Mathematics
Equation of Normal for General Equation of a Circle
If x + y + k ...
Question
If x + y + k = 0 is a tangent to the circle
x
2
+
y
2
- 2x - 4y + 3 = 0 then k =
A
±
20
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B
–1, – 5
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C
±
2
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D
4
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Solution
The correct option is
B
–1, – 5
Radius = Distance from the centre C(1, 2) to x + y + k = 0
⇒
√
1
+
4
−
3
=
|
1
+
2
+
k
|
√
2
⇒
|
k
+
3
|
= 2
⇒
k + 3 =
±
2
⇒
k = -1, - 5
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