If tangents are drawn from the point $(5, -3)$ to the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 10$,then the equation of the chord of contact is:

  • A
    $5x - 3y = 10$
  • B
    $3x + 5y = 10$
  • C
    $5x + 3y = 10$
  • D
    $3x - 5y = 10$

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