The equation circle passing through the point of intersection of x2 + y2 = 6 and x2 + y2 – 6x + 8 = 0 and the point (1, 1) is

(1) x2 – y2 – 3x + 1 = 0 

(2) x2 – y2 + 3x + 1 = 0

(3) x2 + y2 – 3x + 1 = 0 

(4) x2 + y2 + 3x + 1 = 0

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The correct option

(3) x2 + y2 – 3x + 1 = 0 

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Option is (3)

Explanation

The equations of set of  circles passing through the intersection of two given circle is

x^2+y^2-6x+8+k(x^2+y^2-6)=0

It also passes through (1,1)

So

1^1+1^2-6*1+8+k(1^1+1^2-6)=0

=>k =4/4=1

Hence the required equation

2x^2+2y^2-6x+8-6=0

=>x^2+y^2-3x+1=0

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