If the line $y = 2x + c$ be a tangent to the ellipse $\frac{{{x^2}}}{8} + \frac{{{y^2}}}{4} = 1$, then $c = $

  • A

    $ \pm 4$

  • B

    $ \pm 6$

  • C

    $ \pm 1$

  • D

    $ \pm 8$

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