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The equation of the tangent to the ellipse `9x^(2)+16y^(2)=144` at the positive end of the latusrectum is

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3x+4y=12

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4x-3y=12

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`sqrt(7)x+4y=16`

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`3x+sqrt(7)y=16`

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