Long Questions

In the given figure, the circle A with centre X passes through the centre Y of the circle B. If the equation of circle B is x2 + y2 - 4x + 6y - 12 = 0 and the co-ordinates of X are (-4, 5), then find the equation of the circle A. There are circle A and circle B. The circle A with centre X passes through the centre Y of the circle B.

Here,
Comparing the equation of circle B i.e. x2 + y2 - 4x + 6y - 12 = 0 with x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0, we get,
g = -2, f = 3
So, the center of the circle B is Y(h, k) = Y(-g, -f) = Y(2, -3)

Now, as shown in figure, circle A having centre X(-4, 5) passes through the centre of circle B Y(2, -3), so, radius (r) = (x2 - x1)2+(y2 - y1)2\sqrt{(x_2 \text{ - }x_1)^2 + (y_2 \text{ - }y_1)^2} or, r2 = (( 2 + 4 )2+( -3 - 5)2)2(\sqrt{(\text{ 2 + 4 })^2 + (\text{ -3 - 5})^2})^2
or, r2 = 100 --- (i)

Finally, the equation of circle A with center X(-4, 5) is given by, (x - h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2 or, (x + 4)2 + (y - 5)2 = 100 (from 'i')
or, x2 + 8x + 16 + y2 - 10y + 25 = 100
so, x2 + y2 + 8x - 10y - 59 = 0 is the required equation.

Find the equation of circle with centre (-1, 2) and passing through the centre of the circle having equation x2 + y2 - 6x - 10y - 2 = 0.

Here,
Comparing the equation of given circle i.e. x2 + y2 - 6x - 10y - 2 = 0 with x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0, we get,
g = -3, f = 5
so, the center of the given circle is (h, k) = (-g, -f) = (3, 5)

Now, as given, required circle having centre (-1, 2) passes through the centre of given circle (3, 5), so, radius (r) = (x2 - x1)2+(y2 - y1)2\sqrt{(x_2 \text{ - }x_1)^2 + (y_2 \text{ - }y_1)^2} or, r2 = (( 3 + 1 )2+( 5 - 2)2)2(\sqrt{(\text{ 3 + 1 })^2 + (\text{ 5 - 2})^2})^2
or, r2 = 25 --- (i)

Finally, the required equation of circle having center (-1, 2) is given by, (x - h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2 or, (x + 1)2 + (y - 2)2 = 25 (from 'i')
or, x2 + 2x + 1 + y2 - 4y + 4 = 25
so, x2 + y2 + 2x - 4y - 20 = 0 is the required equation.

If the coordinate of one end of a diameter of the circle having equation x2 + y2 + 4x - 6y + 8 = 0 is (-4, 4), then find the coordinates of the other end of the diameter.

Let (a, b) be the coordinates of another end of a diameter. figure of circle where (-4, 4) and (a, b) is the end point of its diameter

Comparing the given equation of circle, x2 + y2 + 4x - 6y + 8 = 0 with x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0, we get,
g = 2, f = -3
So, center = C(h, k) = C(-g, -f) = C(-2, 3)

Now, using midpoint formula, C(h, k) = (-4 + a2,4 + b2)(\frac{\text{-4 + a}}{2}, \frac{\text{4 + b}}{2}) or, C(-2, 3) = (-4 + a2,4 + b2)(\frac{\text{-4 + a}}{2}, \frac{\text{4 + b}}{2})
so, -2 = -4 + a2\frac{\text{-4 + a}}{2} and 3 = 4 + b2\frac{\text{4 + b}}{2}
so, a = 0 and b = 2

Hence, another coordinate of the given circle is (a, b) = (0, 2).

Find the equation of the circle passing through the points (2, 3) and (5, 4) and centre on the line 2x + 3y - 7 = 0.

Here, Equation of circle is given by,
(x - h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2 --- (A)

Center of circle lies on the line 2x + 3y - 7 = 0. so, 2h + 3k - 7 = 0
or, h = 7 - 3k2\frac{\text{7 - 3k}}{2} --- (i)

It pass through the point (2, 3), so from (i), (2 - h)2 + (3 - k)2 = r2 --- (ii)

It also pass through the point (5, 4), so from (i), (5 - h)2 + (4 - k)2 = r2 --- (iii)

From (ii) and (iii), (2 - h)2 + (3 - k)2 = (5 - h)2 + (4 - k)2
or, 4 - 4h + h2\cancel{h^2} + 9 - 6k + k2\cancel{k^2} = 25 - 10h + h2\cancel{h^2} + 16 - 8k + k2\cancel{k^2}
or, -28 + 6h + 2k = 0
or, -28 + 6(7 - 3k2)(\frac{\text{7 - 3k}}{2}) + 2k = 0 (using 'i')
or, -28 + 21 - 9k + 2k = 0
or, 7k = -7
so, k = -1 --- (iv)
and, h = 5 (from 'i') --- (v)

Now, from (ii), (2 - 5)2 + (3 + 1)2 = r2 (using 'iv' and 'v') or, 9 + 16 = r2
so, r2 = 25 --- (vi)

Finally, using (iv), (v) and (vi) in equation (A), (x - 5)2 + (y + 1)2 = 25 or, x2 - 10x + 25 + y2 + 2y + 1 = 25
or, x2 + y2 - 10x + 2y + 1 = 0

Hence, x2 + y2 - 10x + 2y + 1 = 0 is the required equation of circle.

Find the equation of the circle having the centre (4, 6) and passing through the midpoint of the line joining the points (-1, 3) and (3, 1).

Here, Equation of circle having center (4, 6) is given by, (x - h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2 or, (x - 4)2 + (y - 6)2 = r2 --- (i)

Now, midpoint of the line joining th points (-1, 3) and (3, 1) is, (x, y) = (-1 + 32,3 + 12)(\frac{\text{-1 + 3}}{2}, \frac{\text{3 + 1}}{2}) = (1, 2)

Since, required circle pass through (1, 2), from (i), (1 - 4)2 + (2 - 6)2 = r2 so, r2 = 25 --- (ii)

Finally, using (ii) in (i), (x - 4)2 + (y - 6)2 = 25 or, x2 - 8x + 16 + y2 - 12y + 36 = 25
or, x2 + y2 - 8x - 12y + 27 = 0

Hence, x2 + y2 - 8x - 12y + 27 = 0 is the required equation of circle.

Find the equation of the circle having centre (1, 2) and passing through the point of intersection of the lines x + 2y = 3 and 3x + y = 4.

Here, Equation of circle having center (1, 2) is given by, (x - h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2 or, (x - 1)2 + (y - 2)2 = r2 --- (i)

Now, Given lines, x + 2y = 3 so, x = 3 - 2y --- (ii)
and, 3x + y = 4 --- (iii)

Using (ii) in (iii), 3(3 - 2y) + y = 4 or, 9 - 6y + y = 4
or, 5 = 5y
so, y = 1
and, x = 1

Since, required circle pass through (1, 1), from (i), (1 - 1)2 + (1 - 2)2 = r2 or, r2 = 1 --- (iv)

Finally, from (i) and (iv), (x - 1)2 + (y - 2)2 = 1 or, x2 - 2x + 1 + y2 - 4y + 4 = 1
or, x2 + y2 - 2x - 4y + 4 = 0

Hence, x2 + y2 - 2x - 4y + 4 = 0 is the required equation of circle.

Find the equation of a circle concentric with the circle x2 + y2 - 6x + y = 1 and passing through the point (4, -2).

Here, given equation of circle, x2 + y2 - 6x + y = 1 --- (i)

Comparing it with, x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0, we get,
g = -3, f = ½
So, center = (h, k) = (-g, -f) = (3, -½).

Since, required circle and (i) is concentric, center (h, k) of required circle is also (3, -½).
so, we have, (x - h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2 or, (x - 3)2 + (y + ½)2 = r2 --- (ii)

Again, required circle pass through (4, -2). so, distance between center and (4, -2) is, r2 = ((x2 - x1)2+(y2 - y1)2)2(\sqrt{(x_2 \text{ - }x_1)^2 + (y_2 \text{ - }y_1)^2})^2 or, r2 = (4 - 3)2 + (-2 + ½)2
so, r2 = 134\frac{13}{4} --- (iii)

Finally, using (iii) in (ii), (x - 3)2 + (y + ½)2 = 134\frac{13}{4} or, x2 + y2 - 6x + y + 6 = 0

Hence, x2 + y2 - 6x + y + 6 = 0 is the required equation of a circle.

Find the equation of the circle which passes through the points (3, 2) and (5, 4) and its centre lies on the line 3x - 2y - 1 = 0.

Here, Equation of circle is given by,
(x - h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2 --- (A)

Center of circle lies on the line 3x - 2y - 1 = 0. so, 3h - 2k - 1 = 0
or, h = 2k + 13\frac{\text{2k + 1}}{3} --- (i)

It pass through the point (3, 2), so from (i),
(3 - h)2 + (2 - k)2 = r2 --- (ii)

It also pass through the point (5, 4), so from (i),
(5 - h)2 + (4 - k)2 = r2 --- (iii)

From (ii) and (iii), (3 - h)2 + (2 - k)2 = (5 - h)2 + (4 - k)2 or, 9 - 6h + h2\cancel{h^2} + 4 - 4k + k2\cancel{k^2} = 25 - 10h + h2\cancel{h^2} + 16 - 8k + k2\cancel{k^2}
or, 13 - 6h - 4k = 41 - 10h - 8k
or, 4h = 28 - 4k
or, 4(2k + 13)(\frac{\text{2k + 1}}{3}) = 28 - 4k
or, 8k + 4 = 84 - 12k
or, 20k = 80
so, k = 4
and, h = 3 (from 'i')

Now, from (ii), (3 - 3)2 + (2 - 4)2 = r2 (using 'iv' and 'v') so, r2 = 4 --- (vi)

Finally, using (iv), (v) and (vi) in equation (A), (x - 3)2 + (y - 4)2 = 4 or, x2 - 6x + 9 + y2 - 8y + 16 = 4
or, x2 + y2 - 6x - 8y + 21 = 0

Hence, x2 + y2 - 6x - 8y + 21 = 0 is the required equation of circle.

Find the equation of the circle whose centre lies on the line x - 4y = 1 and which passes through the points (3, 7) and (5, 5).

Here, Equation of circle is given by,
(x - h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2 --- (A)

Center of circle lies on the line x - 4y = 1. so, h - 4k = 1
or, h = 1 + 4k --- (i)

It pass through the point (3, 7), so from (i),
(3 - h)2 + (7 - k)2 = r2 --- (ii)

It also pass through the point (5, 5), so from (i),
(5 - h)2 + (5 - k)2 = r2 --- (iii)

From (ii) and (iii), (3 - h)2 + (7 - k)2 = (5 - h)2 + (5 - k)2 or, 9 - 6h + h2\cancel{h^2} + 49 - 14k + k2\cancel{k^2} = 25 - 10h + h2\cancel{h^2} + 25 - 10k + k2\cancel{k^2}
or, 58 - 6h - 14k = 50 - 10h - 10k
or, 8 + 4h = 4k
or, 8 + 4(1 + 4k) = 4k (using 'i')
or, 8 + 4 + 16k = 4k
or, 12 = -12k
so, k = -1
amd, h = -3 (from 'i')

Now, from (ii), (3 + 3)2 + (7 + 1)2 = r2 (using 'iv' and 'v') so, r2 = 100 --- (vi)

Finally, using (iv), (v) and (vi) in equation (A), (x + 3)2 + (y + 1)2 = 100 or, x2 + 6x + 9 + y2 2y + 1 = 100
or, x2 + y2 + 6x + 2y - 90 = 0

Hence, x2 + y2 + 6x + 2y - 90 = 0 is the required equation of circle.

Find the equation of a circle with centre (3, 2) and passing through the centre of the circle x2 + y2 - 2x + 4y - 4 = 0.

Here, given equation of circle,
x2 + y2 - 6x + y = 1 --- (i)

Comparing it with, x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0, we get,
g = -1, f = 2, c = -4
So, center of given circle = (h', k') = (-g, -f) = (1, -2).

Since, required circle having center (h, k) = (3, 2) pass through the center of given circle (h', k') = (1, -2), r2 = ((h - h)2+(k - k)2)2(\sqrt{(h' \text{ - }h)^2 + (k' \text{ - }k)^2})^2 or, r2 = (1 - 3)2 + (-2 - 2)2
so, r2 = 20 units --- (iii)

Finally, equation of circle having centre (3, 2) is give as, (x - h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2 or, (x - 3)2 + (y - 2)2 = 20
or, x2 - 6x + 9 + y2 - 4y + 4 = 20
or, x2 + y2 - 6x - 4y - 7 = 0

Hence, x2 + y2 - 6x - 4y - 7 = 0 is the required equation of a circle.

Find the equation of a circle concentric with the circle 2x2 + 2y2 + 4x - 2y + 1 = 0 and passing through the point (4,-2).

Here, given equation of circle, 2x2 + 2y2 + 4x - 2y + 1 = 0 or, x2 + y2 + 2x - y + ½ = 0 --- (i)

Comparing it with, x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0, we get,
g = 1, f = -½
So, center = (h, k) = (-g, -f) = (-1, ½).

Since, required circle and (i) is concentric, center (h, k) of required circle is also (-1, ½).
so, we have, (x - h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2 or, (x + 1)2 + (y - ½)2 = r2 --- (ii)

Again, required circle pass through (4, -2). so, distance between center (-1, ½) and (4, -2) is, r2 = ((x2 - x1)2+(y2 - y1)2)2(\sqrt{(x_2 \text{ - }x_1)^2 + (y_2 \text{ - }y_1)^2})^2 or, r2 = (4 + 1)2 + (-2 - ½)2
or, r2 = 25 + 254\frac{25}{4}
so, r2 = 1254\frac{125}{4} --- (iii)

Finally, using (iii) in (ii), (x + 1)2 + (y - ½)2 = 1254\frac{125}{4} or, x2 + 2x + 1 + y2 - y + 14\frac14 - 1254\frac{125}{4} = 0
or, x2 + y2 + 2x - y - 30 = 0

Hence, x2 + y2 + 2x - y - 30 = 0 is the required equation of a circle.

Find the equation of a circle passing through the point (4, 3) and concentric with the circle having equation x2 + y2 + 6x - 8y - 11 = 0.

Here, given equation of circle,
x2 + y2 + 6x - 8y - 11 = 0 --- (i)

Comparing it with, x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0, we get,
g = 3, f = -4

So, center = (h, k) = (-g, -f) = (-3, 4).
Since, required circle and (i) is concentric, center (h, k) of required circle is also (-3, 4).
so, we have, (x - h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2 or, (x + 3)2 + (y - 4)2 = r2 --- (ii)

Again, required circle pass through (4, 3). so, distance between center (-3, 4) and (4, 3) is, r2 = ((x2 - x1)2+(y2 - y1)2)2(\sqrt{(x_2 \text{ - }x_1)^2 + (y_2 \text{ - }y_1)^2})^2 or, r2 = (4 + 3)2 + (3 - 4)2
or, r2 = 50 units --- (iii)

Finally, using (iii) in (ii), (x + 3)2 + (y - 4)2 = 50 or, x2 + 6x + 9 + y2 - 8y + 16 - 50 = 0
or, x2 + y2 + 6x - 8y -25 = 0

Hence, x2 + y2 + 6x - 8y -25 = 0 is the required equation of a circle.

Find the centre and the length of the diameter of a circle having equation 4x2 + 4y2 - 24x - 20y - 3 = 0.

Here, Given equation of circle is, 4x2 + 4y2 - 24x - 20y - 3 = 0 or, x2 + y2 - 6x - 5y - ¾ = 0

Comparing it with, x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0, we get,
g = -3, f = -52\frac52, c = - ¾
So, center of circle is (h, k) = (-g, -f) = (3, 52\frac52).

And, radius (r) of circle is given by,
r = g2+f2c\sqrt{g^2 + f^2 - c} = 9 + 254 + 34\sqrt{\text{9 + }\frac{25}{4} \text{ + } \frac 34}
= 4 units

So, center of circle is (h, k) = (3, 52\frac52) and diameter = 2 × r = 8 units.

Find the equation of a circle passing through the points (4, 1) and (6, 5) having its centre on the line 4x + y = 16.

Here, Equation of circle is given by,
(x - h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2 --- (A)

Center of circle lies on the line 4x + y = 16. so, 4h + k = 16
or, k = 16 - 4h --- (i)

It pass through the point (4, 1), so from (i),
(4 - h)2 + (1 - k)2 = r2 --- (ii)

It also pass through the point (6, 5), so from (i),
(6 - h)2 + (5 - k)2 = r2 --- (iii)

From (ii) and (iii), (4 - h)2 + (1 - k)2 = (6 - h)2 + (5 - k)2 or, 16 - 8h + h2\cancel{h^2} + 1 - 2k + k2\cancel{k^2} = 36 - 12h + h2\cancel{h^2} + 25 - 10k + k2\cancel{k^2}
or, 17 - 8h - 2k = 61 - 12h - 10k
or, 4h = 4 - 8k
or, 4h = 44 - 6(16 - 4h) (using 'i')
or, 4h = 44 - 128 + 32h
or, 84 = 28h
so, h = 3
and, k = 4 (from 'i')

Now, from (ii), (4 - 3)2 + (1 - 4)2 = r2 (using 'iv' and 'v') or,1 + 9 = r2
so, r2 = 10 --- (vi)

Finally, using (iv), (v) and (vi) in equation (A), (x - 3)2 + (y - 4)2 = 10 or, x2 - 6x + 9 + y2 - 8y + 16 = 10
or, x2 + y2 - 6y - 8y + 15 = 0

Hence, x2 + y2 - 6y - 8y + 15 = 0 is the required equation of circle.

Find the equation of the circle which passes through the points P(5, 7), Q(6, 6) and R(2, -2).

Here, Equation of circle is given by,
(x - h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2 --- (A)

It pass through P(5, 7), so,
(5 - h)2 + (7 - k)2 = r2 --- (i)

It also pass through Q(6, 6), so,
(6 - h)2 + (6 - k)2 = r2 --- (ii)

And, it pass through Q(2, -2), so, (2 - h)2 + (-2 - k)2 = r2 or, (2 - h)2 + {-(2 + k)}2 = r2
or, (2 - h)2 + (2 + k)2 = r2 --- (iii)

From (i) and (ii), (5 - h)2 + (7 - k)2 = (6 - h)2 + (6 - k)2 or, 25 - 10h + h2\cancel{h^2} + 49 - 14k + k2\cancel{k^2} = 36 - 12h + h2\cancel{h^2} + 36 - 12k + k2\cancel{k^2}
or, 74 - 10h - 14k = 72 - 12h - 12k
or, 2h = -2 + 2k
or, h = k - 1 --- (iv)

Also, taking (ii) and (iii), (6 - h)2 + (6 - k)2 = (2 - h)2 + (2 + k)2 or, 36 - 12h + h2\cancel{h^2} + 36 - 12k + k2\cancel{k^2} = 4 - 4h + h2\cancel{h^2} + 4 + 4k + k2\cancel{k^2}
or, 72 - 12h - 12k = 8 - 4h + 4k
or, 64 = 8h + 16k
or, 64 = 8k - 8 + 16k (using 'iv')
or, k = 3 --- (v)
and, h = 2 (from 'iv') --- (vi)

Now, using (v) and (vi) in (iii), (2 - 2)2 + (2 + 3)2 = r2 so, r2 = 25 --- (vii)

Finally, using (v), (vi) and (vii) in (A), (x - 2)2 + (y - 3)2 = 25 or, x2 - 4x + 4 + y2 - 6y + 9 = 25
or, x2 + y2 - 4x - 6y - 12 = 0

Hence, x2 + y2 - 4x - 6y - 12 = 0 is the required equation of circle.