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If the radius of a circle $x^{2}+y^{2}-4 x+6 y-k=0$ is 5, then $\mathrm{k}=$
MathematicsCircleMHT CETMHT CET 2020 (15 Oct Shift 1)
Options:
  • A $-12$
  • B $-25$
  • C $25$
  • D $12$
Solution:
2680 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $12$
Given equation of circle is
$$
\begin{array}{l}
x^{2}+y^{2}-4 x+6 y-k=0 \\
r \quad=\sqrt{4+9+k} \Rightarrow 5=\sqrt{13+k} \Rightarrow 13+k=25 \\
k=12
\end{array}
$$

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