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Standard VIII
Mathematics
Obtaining centre and radius of a circle from general equation of a circle
The equation ...
Question
The equation of a diameter of circle
x
2
+
y
2
+
6
x
+
2
y
=
0
passing through origin is
A
x + 3y = 0
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B
x - 3y = 0
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C
3x + y = 0
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D
3x - y = 0
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Solution
The correct option is
A
x + 3y = 0
Centre (3, –1). Line through it and origin is x + 3y = 0.
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