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If the equation of a circle is (x - 2)2 + (y - 6)2 = 4, it passes through point ______. (-4, 6) (4, 6) (2, 6) (2, -6)

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Answer:

The correct answer (4, 6)

Explanation:

User Jignesh Panchal
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The given equation of the circle is


(x - 2)^2 + (y - 6)^2 = 4

Let's check the point (4,6) by substituting it in the given equation of circle


(4-2)^2 + (6-6)^2 = 2^2 + 0^2 = 4

Which is equal to the right side.

So the correct option is (4,6) that is the second option .

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