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Question: If the line y = \(\sqrt{3}\)x + k touches the circle x<sup>2</sup> + y<sup>2</sup> = 16, then k =...

If the line y = 3\sqrt{3}x + k touches the circle x2 + y2 = 16, then k =

A

0

B

2

C

4

D

8

Answer

8

Explanation

Solution

line y = 3\sqrt{3}x + k touches the circle

x2 + y2 = 16 ̃ \ p = r ̃ k/3+1|k/\sqrt{3 + 1}| = 4 ̃k = 8