The equation of a tangent to the circle x 2 + y 2 = 25 passing through (–2, 11) is

Mathematics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Co-ordinate Geometry

1. 4x + 3y = 25
2. 7x – 24y = 320
3. 3x + 4y = 38
4. 24x + 7y + 125 = 0

Answer

(A) 4x + 3y = 25

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