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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Using the equation of tangent, what is the tangent at point (1,-2) to the circle x² + y² - 4x + 2y + 3 = 0?
Options
A x + y + 1 = 0
Correct Answer
B x - y = 0
C x + y - 3 = 0
D x - y + 2 = 0
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Using the tangent formula, the equation at (1,-2) is x + y + 1 = 0.

Hint

The notes indicate answer A.

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