Point $M$ moves along the circle $(x - 4)^2 + (y - 8)^2 = 20$. It then breaks away from the circle and moves along a tangent to the circle,passing through the point $(-2, 0)$ on the $x$-axis. The coordinates of the point on the circle at which the moving point broke away can be:

  • A
    $\left( -\frac{3}{5}, \frac{46}{5} \right)$
  • B
    $\left( \frac{2}{5}, \frac{44}{5} \right)$
  • C
    $(6, 4)$
  • D
    $(B)$ and $(C)$ both

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