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If the equation

x2+y2+6x2y+λ2+3λ+12=0  represents a circle, then

a
λ∈R
b
λ∈[1,2]
c
[−2,−1]
d
none of these

detailed solution

Correct option is C

The given equation will represent a circle if9+1−λ2+3λ+12≥0 ∵g2+f2−c≥0⇒ −λ2−3λ−2≥0⇒ λ2+3λ+2≤0⇒(λ+1)(λ+2)≤0⇒λ∈[−2,−1]

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