The set of all real values of $\lambda$ for which exactly two common tangents can be drawn to the circles $x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 4y + 6 = 0$ and $x^2 + y^2 - 10x - 10y + \lambda = 0$ is the interval:

  • A
    $(12, 32)$
  • B
    $(18, 42)$
  • C
    $(12, 24)$
  • D
    $(18, 48)$

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