The equation of the tangent to the ellip...

The equation of the tangent to the ellipse `9x^(2)+16y^(2)=144` at the positive end of the latusrectum is

A

3x+4y=12

B

4x-3y=12

C

`sqrt(7)x+4y=16`

D

`3x+sqrt(7)y=16`

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C

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