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The number of integer values of k for which the chord of the circle x2 + y2 = 125 passing through the point P(8, k) and is bisected at the point P(8, k) with integer slope is ......

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Since P(8, k) is the midpoint of the chord, the chord is perpendicular to OP. Slope of OP = k/8. Therefore, the slope of the chord is -8/k which is an integer if  k = ±1,±2,±4 and ±8. If k = ±8, then the point P lies outside the circle so that it cannot be the midpoint of any chord. Therefore

≠ ±8

k = ±1,±2,±4

so that the integer values of k is 6.



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