If $y = mx + c$ is tangent on the ellipse $\frac{{{x^2}}}{9} + \frac{{{y^2}}}{4} = 1$, then the value of $c$ is

  • A

    $0$

  • B

    $3/m$

  • C

    $ \pm \sqrt {9{m^2} + 4} $

  • D

    $ \pm 3\sqrt {1 + {m^2}} $

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