What is the equation of the common tangent to the circle $(x - 3)^2 + y^2 = 9$ and the parabola $y^2 = 4x$ above the $X$-axis?

  • A
    $\sqrt{3}y = 3x + 1$
  • B
    $\sqrt{3}y = -(x + 3)$
  • C
    $\sqrt{3}y = (x + 3)$
  • D
    $\sqrt{3}y = -(3x + 1)$

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