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

  • A
    $(-2, 1)$
  • B
    $(-1, -1)$
  • C
    $(-3, 0)$
  • D
    $(3, -1)$

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