Banner 0
Banner 1
Banner 2
Banner 3
Banner 4
Banner 5
Banner 6

Q.

The point where the line 4x – 3y + 7 = 0 touches the circle x2+y26x+4y12=0

see full answer

Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!

Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

(-1,-1)

b

(1,1)

c

(1,-1)

d

(-1,1)

answer is C.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

It is given that 4x−3y+7=0 is a tangent to the circle x2+y2−6x+4y−12=0. 

The centre of the circle C is (3,−2). 

The line will touch the circle at the foot of the perpendicular from the centre

Foot of the perpendicular from C to tangent is 
h-34=k+2-3=-(4(3)-3(-2)+7)(4)2+(-3)2 h-34=k+2-3=-1 h-34==-1 and k+2-3=-1 h=-1,k=1

Hence the point of contact is (−1,1)

 

 

 

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

Best Courses for You

JEE

JEE

NEET

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

Foundation NEET

CBSE

CBSE

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon
The point where the line 4x – 3y + 7 = 0 touches the circle x2+y2−6x+4y−12=0