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Q. The circle passing through $(1, - 2)$ and touching the axis of $x$ at $(3, 0)$ also passes through the point

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Solution:

Let the equation of circle be
$(x-3)^{2}+(y-0)^{2}+\lambda y=0$
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As it passes through $(1,-2)$
$\therefore (1-3)^{2}+(-2)^{2}+\lambda(-2)=0 $
$\Rightarrow 4+4-2 \lambda=0 \Rightarrow \lambda=4$
$\therefore$ Equation of circle is
$(x-3)^{2}+y^{2}+4 y=0$
By hit and trial method, we see that point $(5,-2)$ satisfies equation of circle.