From the point $P(3, 4)$,chords are drawn to the circle $x^2 + y^2 - 4x = 0$. Find the locus of the midpoints of these chords.

  • A
    $x^2 + y^2 - 5x - 4y + 6 = 0$
  • B
    $x^2 + y^2 + 5x - 4y + 6 = 0$
  • C
    $x^2 + y^2 - 5x + 4y + 6 = 0$
  • D
    $x^2 + y^2 - 5x - 4y - 6 = 0$

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