Q.

A circle of radius 3 unit passes through the point (7,3)  and its centre lies on the straight line x−y−1=0 . Then its equation is:

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a

x2+y2−8x−6y+16=0

b

x2+y2−14x−12y+76=0

c

Both (a) and (b)

d

None of these

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Let centre be (h,k) . Then (h−7)2+(k−3)2=9  and h−k−1=0 Solving, (h,k)=(7,6) and (4,3) ,∴     Required circles are     x2+y2−8x−6y+16=0  and x2+y2−14x−12y+76=0 .
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