The point on the hyperbola 3x^(2) - 4y^(...

The point on the hyperbola `3x^(2) - 4y^(2) = 72` which is nearest to the line 3x + 2y + 1 = 0 is

A

(-6, 3)

B

(6, 3)

C

`(-6, -3)`

D

`(6, -3)`

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A

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