Straight Lines
General
Grade 11

Question:

Number of lines that can be drawn through the point <span class="math-inline">(4,–5)</span> so that its distance from <span class="math-inline">(–2,3)</span> will be equal to <span class="math-inline">12</span> is equal to-
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1
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3

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: General
radius of circle = √2² + 4² - 16 = 2 <br> ∴ equation of required circle is (x - 3)² + (y - 4 - √3)² = 2²
Correct Answer: radius = 2

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