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Published on: August 13, 2026
The equation of tangents to the circle 
which are parallel to 
are
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
: Given, equation of the circle is 
and equation of the line is 
Slope of the line 
Since, the required tangents are parallel to the given line.
Slope of tangents 
We know that the equation of the tangents to the circle 
with slope 
are 
The required equation of tangents are
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