Let $a$ and $b$ respectively be the semitransverse and semi-conjugate axes of a hyperbola whose eccentricity satisfies the equation $9e^2 - 18e + 5 = 0.$ If $S(5, 0)$ is a focus and $5x = 9$ is the corresponding directrix of this hyperbola, then $a^2 - b^2$  is equal to

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  • A

    $-7$

  • B

    $-5$

  • C

    $5$

  • D

    $7$

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