The equation of the common tangent to the curves ${y^2} = 8x$ and $xy = -1$ is

  • A
    $3y = 9x + 2$
  • B
    $y = 2x + 1$
  • C
    $2y = x + 8$
  • D
    $y = x + 2$

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