Let $a$ and $b$ respectively be the semi-transverse and semi-conjugate axes of a hyperbola whose eccentricity satisfies the equation $9e^2 - 18e + 5 = 0$. If $S(5, 0)$ is a focus and $5x = 9$ is the corresponding directrix of this hyperbola,then $a^2 - b^2$ is equal to

  • A
    $-7$
  • B
    $-5$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $7$

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