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The slope `m` of a tangtnt through the point (7,1) to the circle `x^(2)+y^(2)=25` satisfies the equation

A

`12 m^(2)+7 m-12=0`

B

`16 m^(2)-24 m+9=0`

C

`12 m^(2)-7 m-12=0`

D

`9 m^(2)+24 m+16=0`

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