If a line passing through the origin touches the circle $(x - 4)^2 + (y + 5)^2 = 25$,then its slope is:

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $\frac{40}{9}$
  • C
    $\pm \frac{3}{4}$
  • D
    $\pm 1$

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