$A$ variable line $ax + by + c = 0$,where $a, b, c$ are in $A.P.$,is normal to a circle $(x - \alpha)^2 + (y - \beta)^2 = \gamma$,which is orthogonal to the circle $x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 4y - 1 = 0$. The value of $\alpha + \beta + \gamma$ is equal to

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $7$

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