Let the maximum and minimum values of be M and m, respectively. Then is equal to __________. [2024]
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Let
... (i)
which is a circle with centre (4, 0) and radius 2.

Now, represent distance of (x, y) from (7, 4)
M = Maxium distance =
m = Minimum distance = Distance between P and (7, 4)
where P is the intersection of circle with line joining (4, 0) and (7, 4).
Now, equation of line joining (4, 0) and (7, 4) is given by
i.e.,
On substituting the value of y is in (i), we get
(Neglect negative sign)
So,
.