Let y = x + 2 ,   4 y = 3 x + 6 and 3 y = 4 x + 1 be three tangent lines to the circle ( x - h ) 2 + (…

Let y=x+2, 4y=3x+6 and 3y=4x+1 be three tangent lines to the circle (x-h)2+(y-k)2=r2. Then h+k is equal to :
  1. 5
  2. 5(1+2)
  3. 6
  4. 52

Solution

Lines y=x+24y=3x+6 and 3y=4x+1 are tangents to the circle (x-h)2+(y-k)2=r2.

Centre of the circle is h,k.

Equation of bisector of lines 4y=3x+6, 3y=4x+1 is:

4x-3y+15=±3x-4y+65

4x-3y+1=±3x-4y+6

Taking positive sign, we get

4x-3y+1=3x-4y+6

x+y=5

Since, centre h,k lies on the bisector, therefore

h+k=5

Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (30 Jan Shift 1)

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