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Through point `P(-1,4)`, two perpendicular lines are drawn which intersect x-axis at Q and R. find the locus of incentre of `Delta PQR`. a. `x^2+y^2+2x-8y-17=0` b. `x^2-y^2 +2x-8y+17=0` c. `x^2+y^2-2x-8y-17=0` d. `x^2-y^2+8x-2y-17=0`

A

`x^(2)+y^(2)-2x-8y+17=0`

B

`x^(2)+y^(2)+2x-8y+17=0`

C

`x^(2)-y^(2)-2x-8y+17=0`

D

`x^(2)+y^(2)-2x+8y+17=0`

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