Find the equations of the common tangent...

Find the equations of the common tangents to the circle `x^2+y^2 = 8` and the parabola `y^2 = 16x.`

A

`x=y+4`

B

`y=x-4`

C

`y=x+4`

D

`x=y-4`

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The correct Answer is:

C

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