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Published on: August 13, 2026
Equation of the circle which passes through the point (–1, 2) & touches the circle 
at origin, is -
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D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Equations of tangent is : 4x – 3y = 0
equation of the family of the cirlcle is
which passes through P (– 1,2) ⇒ 1 + 4 λ (–4–6) = 0 ⇒ λ = 
⇒ equation of circle is
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