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Q.

P(1,1)  is a fixed point on the circle x2+y26x4y+8=0  and A, B are moving on the circumference of the same circle such that  PA=PB=d(>0). The equation of the secant line AB, then d  is maximum is:

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a

x2y+1=0

b

2x+y3=0

c

2x+y13=0

d

x+y8=0

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

 When d is maximum, A and B coincide to each other and coincide with Q(5,3) the other end of the diameter through P(1,1) . So secant AB  coincides with tangent at Q(5,3) .  
 Its equation is 5x+3y3(x+5)2(y+3)+8=0 , i.e.2x+y13=0,  
 

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