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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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Answer» Since tangents make an angle of 60° with the x–axis so slope of tangent m = tan 60° = m = √3 radius of circle x2 + y2 = 9 is 3 we know equation of tangent to a circle x2 + 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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