A line drawn through the point P(4, 7) cuts the circle x2 + y2 = 9 at the points A and B. Then PA⋅PB is equal to :
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- A.53
- B.56correct
- C.74
- D.65
Answer
B. 56
Explanation
P(4, 7). Here, x = 4, y = 7 $$ \therefore $$ PA $$ \times $$ PB = PT2 Also; PT = $$\sqrt {{x^2} + {y^2} - {{\left( {x - y} \right)}^2}} $$ $$ \Rightarrow $$ PT = $$\sqrt {16 + 49 - 9} $$ = $$\sqrt {56} $$ $$ \Rightarrow $$ PT2 = 56 $$ \therefore $$ PA $$ \times $$ PB = 56
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