The equations of the common tangents to the ellipse, $ x^2 + 4y^2 = 8 $ $\&$  the parabola $y^2 = 4x$  can be

  • A

    $x + 2y + 4 = 0$

  • B

    $x - 2y + 4 = 0$

  • C

    $2x + y - 4 = 0$

  • D

    both $(A)$ and $(B)$

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