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The number of common tangents to the circles 

x2+y24x6y12=0 and x2+y2+6x+18y+26=0, is

a
3
b
4
c
1
d
2

detailed solution

Correct option is A

The coordinates of the centres and radii of the given circles are: C1:(2,3)      C2:(−3,−9)r1:5        r2:8we find that C1C2=13=r1+r2 So, the two circles touch each other externally. Hence, there are 3 common tangents.

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