Find the equation to the tangent to the ...

Find the equation to the tangent to the circle `x^(2) + y^(2) = a^(2)` which
is parallel to the straight line `y= mx + c`

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The correct Answer is:

`y = mx pm a sqrt(1 + m^(2))`

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