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The point on the straight line x + y = 2, which is nearest to the circle x2+y2−10x+2y+22=0

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(1, 1)
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(4, -2)
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(-2, 9)
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(3, -1)
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Solution

The correct option is B (4, -2)
Shortest distance between 2 curves occurs along the common normal. Let required point be (t,2t). Normal at this will be y(2t)=xt. Since it passes through centre we get 12+t=5t t =4.
So pt =(4,2)

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