Consider the circle .

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Circles · Circles

Problem

Consider the circle x2+y2+2x−8y+7=0x^{2}+y^{2}+2x-8y+7=0. (i) Determine the equation(s) of the tangent(s) to this circle whose slope is 22. (ii) Find the coordinates of the point(s) of contact of the tangent(s) obtained in part (i). (iii) If more than one such point exists, calculate the distance between them.

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