For what value of $\gamma$ does the line $y = 2x + \gamma$ touch the hyperbola $16x^{2} - 9y^{2} = 144$?

  • A
    $\pm 2\sqrt{5}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{5}$
  • C
    $\pm 3\sqrt{5}$
  • D
    $\pm 4\sqrt{5}$

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