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If \(3 x+y+k=0\) is a tangent to the circle \(x^{2}+y^{2}=10\), the values of \(k\) are

  1. A \(\pm 5\)
  2. B \(\pm 7\)
  3. C \(\pm 9\)
  4. D \(\pm 10\)
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(D) \(\pm 10\)

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We have, \(3 x+y+k=0\) is iargent to the circle \(x^{2}+v^{2}=10 .\) So, distance of line \(3 x+y+k=0\) from centre of the circle will he equal to the radius of circle.…