Q.

The equation of the tangent to the circle x2 + y2 + 4x-4y + 4 = 0 which make equal intercepts on the positive coordinate axes, is

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a

x+y=2

b

x+y=4

c

x+y=22

d

x+y=8

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Let the equation of the required tangent be x + y = a. Then,

Length of the perpendicular from centre = Radius

 2+2a2=2a=22     [a>0]

Hence, the equation of the required tangents is x+y=22

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