If the circles ${x^2} + {y^2} - 9 = 0$ and ${x^2} + {y^2} + 2ax + 2y + 1 = 0$ touch each other, then $a =$

  • A

    $-4/ 3$

  • B

    $4/3$

  • C

    $1$

  • D

    $(a)$ and $(b)$ both

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