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A circle passes through the points 1,2,3,4. If its centre lies on the line x-y+3=0, then its radius is equal to
MathematicsCircleTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2022 (18 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 4
  • B 3
  • C 1
  • D 2
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The correct answer is: 2

Let the equation of circle be x2+y2+2gx+2fy+c=0

So centre will be -g,-f and given centre lie on x-y+3=0,

So g-f=3 or g=f+3 .......1

Aslo given cirlce is passing through 1,2 & 3,4,

So 2g+4f+c=-5 ......2

And 6g+8f+c=-25 ........3

Now solving equation 1, 2 & 3 we get,

g=-1, f=-4 & c=13

So, radius is given by g2+f2-c=1+16-13=4=2

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