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AP EAMCET · Maths · Circle

If the power of the point (1,6) with respect to the circle x2+y2+4x-6y-a=0 is -16 then a'' equals

  1. A 5
  2. B 11
  3. C 21
  4. D 6
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(C) 21

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As we know, power of a point x1,y1 w.r.t. the circle is x12+y12+2gx1+2fy1+C So, Power of point 1,6=12+62+4×1-6×6-a ⇒-16=5-a ⇒a=21