The circles ${x^2} + {y^2} = 9$ and ${x^2} + {y^2} - 12y + 27 = 0$ touch each other. The equation of their common tangent is 

  • A

    $4y = 9$

  • B

    $y = 3$

  • C

    $y = - 3$

  • D

    $x = 3$

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