Circle And System Of Circles Question 49

Question: The equation of the chord of contact, if the tangents are drawn from the point (5, -3) to the circle $ x^{2}+y^{2}=10 $ , is

Options:

A) $ 5x-3y=10 $

B) $ 5x+3y=10 $

C) $ 3x+5y=10 $

D) $ 3x-5y=10 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

It is $ xx_1+yy_1=a^{2} $ i.e., $ 5x-3y=10 $