If $y = mx + c$ is a tangent to the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{9} + \frac{y^2}{4} = 1$,then the value of $c$ is ...

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $3/m$
  • C
    $\pm \sqrt{9m^2 + 4}$
  • D
    $\pm 3\sqrt{1 + m^2}$

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