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The equation of the common tangent to the circles x2 + y2 − 4x + 6y − 12 = 0 and x2 + y2 + 6x + 18y + 26 = 0 at their point of contact.


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12x + 5y + 19 = 0
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5x + 12y + 19=0
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5x 12y + 19 = 0
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12x 5y + 19 = 0
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Solution

The correct option is B 5x + 12y + 19=0

Given circles,

x2+y24x6y12=0 - - - - - - (1)

x2+y2+6x+18y+26=0 - - - - - - (2)

Let the circle be c1&c2 and radii r1&r2 of circle (1) and (2) respectively.

c1(2, 3) ,c2(3,9)

r1=g2+f2c=4+9+12=5

r2=g2+f2c=9+8126=8

c1c2=(2+3)2+(3+9)2=25+144=169=13

c1c2=r1+r2

So,both the circle touch each other externally.

Here, tangent at the point of contact is a transverse common tangent point of intersection p divides the line joining center of circles internally in the ratio of their radii. r1:r2 = 5:8

Transverse common tangent is perpendicular to the line segment c1c2.

Product of slope of the two perpendicular line = -1


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