If the equation of one tangent to the circle with centre at $(2, -1)$ from the origin is $3x + y = 0$, then the equation of the other tangent through the origin is

  • A

    $3x - y = 0$

  • B

    $x + 3y = 0$

  • C

    $x - 3y = 0$

  • D

    $x + 2y = 0$

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