The equation of the tangents to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} + 4x - 4y + 4 = 0$ which make equal intercepts on the positive coordinate axes is given by

  • A

    $x + y + 2\sqrt 2 = 0$

  • B

    $x + y = 2\sqrt 2 $

  • C

    $x + y = 2$

  • D

    None of these

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