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Tangents are drawn from the point P(3,4) to the ellipse `x^(2)/9+y^(2)/4=1` touching the ellipse at point A and B. Q. The coordinates of A and B are

A

(3,0) amd (0,2)

B

`(-8/5,(2sqrt161/15)and (-9/8,8/5)`

C

`(-8/5,(2sqrt161/15)and(0,2)`

D

`(3,0) and (-9/5,8/5)`

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