If $\theta$ is the angle made by the common tangent to the circle $x^2+y^2=16$ and the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{25}+\frac{y^2}{9}=1$ with the positive $X$-axis,then $\cos 2 \theta=$

  • A
    $\frac{-2}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{5}{6}$
  • C
    $\frac{-1}{8}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{8}$

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