Let $P_1 : y = -x^2 + 4x + 2$ and $P_2 : x^2 + 5x + \frac{17}{8} = y$ be two parabolas. Then,the number of common tangents of $P_1$ and $P_2$ is:

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $3$

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