The equations of the tangents to the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{16} + \frac{y^2}{9} = 1$ making an inclination of $30^\circ$ with the major axis are

  • A
    $x - \sqrt{3}y \pm \sqrt{43} = 0$
  • B
    $x + \sqrt{3}y \pm \sqrt{43} = 0$
  • C
    $\sqrt{3}x - y \pm \sqrt{43} = 0$
  • D
    $x - \sqrt{3}y \pm \sqrt{3} = 0$

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