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If a circle with the point (-1, 1) as the centre touches the line x + 2y + 9 = 0, then the co-ordinates of the point of contact are:

A

(-3,3)

B

(-3,-3)

C

(0,0)

D

`((7)/(3),-(17)/(3))`

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