The point on the straight line x + y = 2, which is nearest to the circle x2+y2−10x+2y+22=0
A
(1, 1)
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B
(4, -2)
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C
(-2, 9)
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D
(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,2−t). Normal at this will be y(2−t)=x−t. Since it passes through centre we get −1−2+t=5−t⇒t =4. So pt =(4,−2)