A Circle Passes Through The Point (–1, 7) And Touches The Line y = x at (1, 1). Its Diameter Is

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Question

A circle passes through the point (–1, 7) and touches the line y = x at (1, 1). Its diameter is

Solution

Correct option is

The equation of the circle is 

            

Point circle    Tan.    

It passes through the point (–1, 7) 

   

  

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