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If the circles (x+1)2+(y+2)2=r2 and x2+y2-4x-4y+4=0 intersect at exactly two distinct points, then
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Options:
  • A 5<r<9
  • B 0<r<7
  • C 3<r<7
  • D 12<r<7
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 3<r<7

Given,

S1x+12+y+22=r2 and S2x2+y2-4x-4y+4=0 or S2x-22+y-22=22

Now, if two circles intersect at two distinct points then r1-r2<C1C2<r1+r2.

r-2<32+42<r+2

r-2<5<r+2

r-2<5 and r+2>5

-5<r-2<5 and r>3

-3<r<7 and r>3

3<r<7

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