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Published on: August 13, 2026
If the line 
intersects the circle 
at two distinct points, then the number of possible values of 
are
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
: Equation of circle is 
, can be written as 
Centre of circle is 
and radius is 
.
Distance of 
from line 
(as line intersect the circle)
.
Number of possible values of 
is 9 .
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