Question
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 = 3x + k touches the circle x2 + y2 = 16, then k =
A
0
B
2
C
4
D
8
Answer
8
Explanation
Solution
line y = 3x + k touches the circle
x2 + y2 = 16 ̃ \ p = r ̃ ∣k/3+1∣ = 4 ̃k = 8