If a circle $C,$  whose radius is $3,$ touches externally the circle, $x^2 + y^2 + 2x - 4y - 4 = 0$ at the point $(2, 2),$  then the length of the intercept cut by circle $c,$  on the $x-$ axis is equal to

  • [JEE MAIN 2018]
  • A

    $\sqrt 5$

  • B

    $2\sqrt 3$

  • C

    $3\sqrt 2$

  • D

    $2\sqrt 5$

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