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Definition of a circle
Question

The number of integral values of λ for which the 

equation x2+y22λx+2λy+14=0 represents a 

circle whose radius cannot exceed 6, is

Moderate
Solution

We have,

Radius 6

    ( Radius )236    λ2+λ21436    λ2250    5λ5λ=0,±1,±2,±3,±4,±5

Hence, there are 11 integral values of λ.

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