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10-1.Circle and System of Circles
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If the line $3x + 4y - 1 = 0$ touches the circle ${(x - 1)^2} + {(y - 2)^2} = {r^2}$, then the value of $r$ will be
A
$2$
B
$5$
C
$\frac{{12}}{5}$
D
$\frac{2}{5}$
Solution
(a) If the line $3x + 4y – 1 = 0$ touches the circle ${(x – 1)^2} + {(y – 2)^2} = {r^2}$, then the perpendicular from centre of circle on line is equal to the radius of circle.
$i.e.$, $\left| {\frac{{3 + 8 – 1}}{5}} \right|\; = r$ or $r = 2$.
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