The equation of the tangent to the ellipse $x^2 + 16y^2 = 16$ making an angle of $60^\circ$ with the $x$-axis is

  • A
    $\sqrt{3}x - y + 7 = 0$
  • B
    $\sqrt{3}x - y - 7 = 0$
  • C
    $\sqrt{3}x - y \pm 7 = 0$
  • D
    None of these

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