If the equation of a circle is λx2 + (2λ – 3)y2 – 4x + 6y – 1 = 0, then the coordinates of centre are

Given that the equation of the circle is:


λx2 + (2λ - 3)y2 - 4x + 6y - 1 = 0 ..... (1)


Comparing with the standard equation of circle:


x2 + y2 + 2ax + 2by + c = 0


We get


λ = 2λ - 3


2λ - λ = 3


λ = 3


Substituting λ value in (1), we get


3x2 + (2(3) - 3)y2 - 4x + 6y - 1 = 0


3x2 + 3y2 - 4x + 6y - 1 = 0



We know that for a circle x2 + y2 + 2ax + 2by + c = 0


Centre = (- a, - b)


Radius =


Centre(C) =



The correct option is (b)

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