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AP EAMCET · Maths · Straight Lines

The number of straight lines that can be drawn through the point \((-3,4)\) which are at a distance of 5 units from the point \((2,-8)\) is

  1. A \(0\)
  2. B \(1\)
  3. C \(2\)
  4. D Infinite
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Correct Answer

(C) \(2\)

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Detailed explanation

Clearly, by figure, line \(x=-3\) is 5 units apart from point \(Q(2,-8)\). Now let ' \(m\) ' be the slope of a line passing through \((-3,4)\) and 5 units apart from point \(Q(2,-8)\). Hence equation of line can be given as \((y-4)=m(x+3)\) \[ m x-y+(3 m+4)=0 \] Since equation…