The tangent to the circle $x^2+y^2=5$ at $(1,-2)$ also touches the circle $x^2+y^2-8x+6y+20=0$. The coordinates of the corresponding point of contact are:

  • A
    $(3,-1)$
  • B
    $(3,1)$
  • C
    $(-3,-1)$
  • D
    $(-3,1)$

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