The circles $x^2 + y^2 = 9$ and $x^2 + y^2 - 12y + 27 = 0$ touch each other. The equation of their common tangent is

  • A
    $4y = 9$
  • B
    $y = 3$
  • C
    $y = -3$
  • D
    $x = 3$

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