The equation of a common tangent to the curves $y^2 = 16x$ and $xy = -4$ is:

  • A
    $x - 2y + 16 = 0$
  • B
    $2x - y + 2 = 0$
  • C
    $x + y + 4 = 0$
  • D
    $x - y + 4 = 0$

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