Question

The intercepts made by the circle $x^2+y^2-5x-13y-14=0$ on the $x$-axis and $y$-axis are respectively

• A. 9,13
• B. 5,13
• C. 9,15
• D. none

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Intercept on $x$-axis $=2\sqrt{\frac{25}{4}+14}=9$
Intercept on y-axis $=2\sqrt{\frac{169}{4}+14}=15$