The slope m of a tangent through the poi...

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

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

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D

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