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Find the equations of the tangents to the circle x2+y2 = 9 which make an angle of 60° with the axis.

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Since tangents make an angle of 60° with the x–axis so slope of tangent

m = tan 60° = m = √3

radius of circle x+ y2 = 9 is 3

we know equation of tangent to a circle x+ y2 = a2 is

y = mx ± a√1 + m2

∴ y = √3x ± 3 √1 + 3

= √3x ± 6

or √3x – y ± 6 = 0 ie., √3x - y - 6 = 0  are equations of tangents.



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