The center of the circle inscribed in the square formed by the lines x2 - 7x + 12 = 0 and y2 - 13y + 42 = 0 is:

  1. (3.5, 6.5)
  2. (3, 6)
  3. (2, 5)
  4. (4, 7)

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Option 1 : (3.5, 6.5)
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Concept:

The centre of the circle inscribed in a square is the same as the centre of the square.

Calculation:

The given lines forming the square are:

x2 - 7x + 12 = 0

⇒ (x - 4)(x - 3) = 0

⇒ x = 4 and x = 3

And, y2 - 13y + 42 = 0

⇒ (y - 7)(y - 6) = 0

⇒ y = 7 and y = 6

The co-ordinates of the centre will be the mid-point of sides: (3.5, 6.5).

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