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Let a variable line passing through the centre of the circle x2+y216x4y=0, meet the positive co-ordinate axes at the point A and B. Then the minimum value of OA+OB, where O is the origin, is equal to
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Options:
  • A 12
  • B 18
  • C 20
  • D 24
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 18

Given: A line passing through the centre of circle x2+y2-16x-4y=0 which is 8,2 intersects positive x & y axis at A & B respectively,

So, let the line be xa+yb=1

Now, given line passes through the centre,

So, 8a+2b=1

Now, using A.MH.M we get,

a2+a2+a2+a2+b1+b1662a+2a+2a+2a+1b+1b

2a+2b661

2a+2b36

a+b18

OA+OB18

Hence, the minimum value of OA+OB=18

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