circles

find the equation to the circle which touches the y-axis at origin and passes through the point (a,b).

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Vivek @ Born this Way ·

It is also similar.

The circle touches y axis at origin => It's center lies on x axis. So eqaution of any such circle will be (x-t)2+y2 = t2. Now it passes through (a,b). Eliminate ' t ' to obtain answer!

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rahul ·

yes.. nice..!!

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