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Find a positive value of α if the coordinate of the centre of a circle x2 + y2 - 2αx + 4y - α = 0 is (α, -2) and the radius is 4 units.

A.

1

B.

2

C.

3

D.

4

Correct answer is C

x2+y22αx+4yα=0

r = 4 units; centre (α, -2).

(xx1)2+(yy1)2=r2

(xα)2+(y(2))2=42

x22αx+α2+y2+4y+4=16

α(α3)+4(α3)=0

(α+4)(α3)=0+α=3

x2+y22αx+4y=16α24

\alpha^{2} - 3\alpha + 4\alpha - 12 = 0