Tangents drawn from the point P(1,8) to the circle x2+y2−6x−4y−11=0 touch the circle at the point A and B. The equation of the circumcentre of the △PAB is
A
x2+y2+4x−6y+19=0
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B
x2+y2−4x−10y+19=0
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C
x2+y2−2x+6y−29=0
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D
x2+y2+6x−4y+19=0
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Solution
The correct option is Bx2+y2−4x−10y+19=0 For required circle, P(1,8) and O(3,2) will be the end point of its diameter ∴(x−1)(x−3)+(y−8)(y−2)⇒x2+y2−4x−10y+19=0