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The equations of the tangents to the circle `x^2 + y^2 = 25` which are inclined at an angle of `30^@` to the x- axis are

A

`y = x sqrt 3 +- 5`

B

`sqrt 3 y = x +- 10`

C

`+-sqrt 3 y = x + 10`

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