The equations of the tangents to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = 50$ at the points where the line $x + 7 = 0$  meets it, are

  • A

    $7x \pm y + 50 = 0$

  • B

    $7x \pm y - 5 = 0$

  • C

    $y \pm 7x + 5 = 0$

  • D

    $y \pm 7x - 5 = 0$

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