Equation of a line through $(7, 4)$ and touching the circle, $x^2 + y^2 - 6x + 4y - 3 = 0$ is :

  • A

    $5x - 12y + 13 = 0$

  • B

    $12x - 5y - 64 = 0$

  • C

    $x - 7 = 0$

  • D

    $(A)$ or $(C)$ both

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