Write the equation of the circle passing through (3, 4) and touching y-axis at the origin.

Given: Circle passes through (3, 4) and touch y-axis at origin, this means it also passes though origin O(0, 0).


To Find: Equation of Circle


General equation of Circle: x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0


As circle passes through (0, 0). This point will satisfy the equation.


Therefore,


(0)2 + (0)2 + 2g(0) + 2f(0) + c = 0


c = 0


Now, we have the equation of circle as,


x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy = 0


Now, since the centre is on the x-axis, y coordinate of centre = 0. i.e. f = 0.


Therefore,


x2 + y2 + 2gx = 0


It is also given that this circle passes through (3, 4). So,


(3)2 + (4)2 + 2g(3) = 0


9 + 16 + 6g = 0


25 + 6g = 0


6g = -25



Hence, we have the equation as,



7