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The equation of the common chord of the circles $x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 4y = 0$ and $x^2 + y^2 - 6x - 8y + 10 = 0$ is:

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The common chord is always a straight line. Simply subtract the two circle equations directly to eliminate the quadratic terms $x^2$ and $y^2$.

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$x + 2y - 5 = 0$
$2x + y - 5 = 0$
$x - 2y + 5 = 0$
$2x - y + 5 = 0$

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The Correct Option is A

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