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If a variable line, 3x+4y–=0 is such that the two circles x2 + y2 – 2x – 2y + 1 = 0 and x2+y2–18x–2y+78 = 0 are on its opposite sides, then the set of all values of  is the interval

a.

[12,21]

b.

(2, 17)

c.

(23 , 31)

d.

[13, 23]



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If a variable line, 3x+4y–=0 is such that the two circles x2 + y2 – 2x – 2y + 1 = 0 and x2+y2–18x–2y+78 = 0 are on its opposite sides, then the set of all values of  is the interval

a.

[12,21]

b.

(2, 17)

c.

(23 , 31)

d.

[13, 23]

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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -

Centre of circles are opposite side of line

 (3 + 4 − ) (27 + 4 − ) < 0

 (  − 7) (  − 31) < 0

 (7, 31)

distance from S1

≥ 1  

⇒    λ  (− , 2] [12, )

distance from S2

 ≥ 2

   (− , 21] [41, )

So    [12, 21]

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