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QJEEM21Ma2a83: JEE Main 2021 Mathematics - Class 11 JEEM21Ma2a83 Solution: Let the circle S : 36x 2 + 36y 2 108x + 120y + C = 0 be such…
Let the circle S : 36x2 + 36y2 108x + 120y + C = 0 be such that it neither intersects nor touches the co-ordinate axes. If the point of intersection of the lines, x 2y = 4 and 2x y = 5 lies inside the circle S, then :
Multiple Choice Options
- A
- B 100 < C < 165
- C 81 < C < 156
- D 100 < C < 156
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
S : 36x2 + 36y2 108x + 120y + C = 0
x2 + y2 3x + y + = 0
Centre
radius =

Now,
\Rightarrow r < {3 \over 2}
\Rightarrow {9 \over 4} + {{100} \over {36}} - {C \over {36}} < {9 \over 4}
C > 100 ...... (1)
Now, point of intersection of x 2y = 4 and 2x y = 5 is (2, 1), which lies inside the circle S.
S(2, 1) < 0
(2)2 + ( 1)2 3(2) + ( 1) + < 0
4 + 1 6 + < 0
C < 156 ..... (2)
From (1) & (2)
100 < C < 156 Ans.
x2 + y2 3x + y + = 0
Centre
radius =

Now,
\Rightarrow r < {3 \over 2}
\Rightarrow {9 \over 4} + {{100} \over {36}} - {C \over {36}} < {9 \over 4}
C > 100 ...... (1)
Now, point of intersection of x 2y = 4 and 2x y = 5 is (2, 1), which lies inside the circle S.
S(2, 1) < 0
(2)2 + ( 1)2 3(2) + ( 1) + < 0
4 + 1 6 + < 0
C < 156 ..... (2)
From (1) & (2)
100 < C < 156 Ans.