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Published on: August 12, 2026
The point where the line 
touches the circle 
is
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Let 
be the point where line 
touches the circle 
Now, equation of the tangent at 
to the given circle is 
If it represents the given line 
Then, 
(say)
Put the value of 
and 
in eq. (i),
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