The two circles ${x^2} + {y^2} - 2x + 6y + 6 = 0$ and ${x^2} + {y^2} - 5x + 6y + 15 = 0$ touch each other. The equation of their common tangent is

  • A

    $x = 3$

  • B

    $y = 6$

  • C

    $7x - 12y - 21 = 0$

  • D

    $7x + 12y + 21 = 0$

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