Let $x$ and $y$ be real numbers satisfying the equation $x^2 - 4x + y^2 + 3 = 0$. If the maximum and minimum values of $x^2 + y^2$ are $M$ and $m$ respectively,then the numerical value of $M - m$ is:

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $8$
  • C
    $15$
  • D
    None of these

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