Hyperbola

2021 Q151 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Let A (sec$\theta$, 2tan$\theta$) and B (sec$\phi$, 2tan$\phi$), where $\theta$ + $\phi$ = $\pi$/2, be two points on the hyperbola 2x2 $-$ y2 = 2. If ($\alpha$, $\beta$) is the point of the intersection of the normals to the hyperbola at A and B, then (2$\beta$)2 is equal to ____________.
2021 Q152 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
The locus of the point of intersection of the lines $\left( {\sqrt 3 } \right)kx + ky - 4\sqrt 3 = 0$ and $\sqrt 3 x - y - 4\left( {\sqrt 3 } \right)k = 0$ is a conic, whose eccentricity is _________.
2021 Q153 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If the focal chord of the hyperbola subtends a right angle at the center, then its eccentricity is

A.
$e=\frac{\sqrt{3}-1}{2}$
B.
$e=\frac{\sqrt{5}-1}{2}$
C.
$e=\frac{\sqrt{5}+1}{2}$
D.
$e=\frac{\sqrt{3}+1}{2}$
2021 Q154 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If one focus of a hyperbola is $(3,0)$, the equation of its directrix is $4 x-3 y-3=0$ and its eccentricity $e=5 / 4$, then the coordinates of its vertex is

A.
$\left(\frac{3}{5}, \frac{11}{5}\right)$
B.
$\left(\frac{11}{5}, \frac{3}{5}\right)$
C.
$\left(\frac{7}{5}, \frac{4}{5}\right)$
D.
$\left(\frac{4}{5}, \frac{7}{5}\right)$
2021 Q155 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The asymptotes of the hyperbola $\frac{x^2}{a^2}-\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$, with any tangent to the hyperbola form a triangle whose area is $a^2 \tan (\alpha)$. Then, its eccentricity equals

A.
$\sec (\alpha)$
B.
$\operatorname{cosec}(\alpha)$
C.
$\sec ^2(\alpha)$
D.
$\operatorname{cosec}^2(\alpha)$
2021 Q156 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

If x = 9 is the chord of contact of the hyperbola x2 $-$ y2 = 9, then the equation of the corresponding pair of tangent is

A.
9x2 $-$ 8y2 + 18x $-$ 9 = 0
B.
9x2 $-$ 8y2 $-$ 18x + 9 = 0
C.
9x2 $-$ 8y2 $-$ 18x $-$ 9 = 0
D.
9x2 $-$ 8y2 + 18x + 9 = 0
2020 Q157 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the line y = mx + c is a common tangent to the hyperbola
${{{x^2}} \over {100}} - {{{y^2}} \over {64}} = 1$ and the circle x2 + y2 = 36, then which one of the following is true?
A.
5m = 4
B.
8m + 5 = 0
C.
c2 = 369
D.
4c2 = 369
2020 Q158 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let P(3, 3) be a point on the hyperbola,
${{{x^2}} \over {{a^2}}} - {{{y^2}} \over {{b^2}}} = 1$. If the normal to it at P intersects the x-axis at (9, 0) and e is its eccentricity, then the ordered pair (a2, e2) is equal to :
A.
$\left( {{9 \over 2},2} \right)$
B.
$\left( {{3 \over 2},2} \right)$
C.
(9,3)
D.
$\left( {{9 \over 2},3} \right)$
2020 Q159 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let e1 and e2 be the eccentricities of the ellipse,
${{{x^2}} \over {25}} + {{{y^2}} \over {{b^2}}} = 1$(b < 5) and the hyperbola,
${{{x^2}} \over {16}} - {{{y^2}} \over {{b^2}}} = 1$ respectively satisfying e1e2 = 1. If $\alpha $
and $\beta $ are the distances between the foci of the
ellipse and the foci of the hyperbola
respectively, then the ordered pair ($\alpha $, $\beta $) is equal to :
A.
(8, 10)
B.
(8, 12)
C.
$\left( {{{24} \over 5},10} \right)$
D.
$\left( {{{20} \over 3},12} \right)$
2020 Q160 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A hyperbola having the transverse axis of length $\sqrt 2 $ has the same foci as that of the ellipse 3x2 + 4y2 = 12, then this hyperbola does not pass through which of the following points?
A.
$\left( {1, - {1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}} \right)$
B.
$\left( {\sqrt {{3 \over 2}} ,{1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}} \right)$
C.
$\left( { - \sqrt {{3 \over 2}} ,1} \right)$
D.
$\left( {{1 \over {\sqrt 2 }},0} \right)$
2020 Q161 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For some $\theta \in \left( {0,{\pi \over 2}} \right)$, if the eccentricity of the
hyperbola, x2–y2sec2$\theta $ = 10 is $\sqrt 5 $ times the
eccentricity of the ellipse, x2sec2$\theta $ + y2 = 5, then the length of the latus rectum of the ellipse, is :
A.
$\sqrt {30} $
B.
$2\sqrt 6 $
C.
${{4\sqrt 5 } \over 3}$
D.
${{2\sqrt 5 } \over 3}$
2020 Q162 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A line parallel to the straight line 2x – y = 0 is tangent to the hyperbola
${{{x^2}} \over 4} - {{{y^2}} \over 2} = 1$ at the point $\left( {{x_1},{y_1}} \right)$. Then $x_1^2 + 5y_1^2$ is equal to :
A.
5
B.
6
C.
10
D.
8
2020 Q163 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If e1 and e2 are the eccentricities of the ellipse, ${{{x^2}} \over {18}} + {{{y^2}} \over 4} = 1$ and the hyperbola, ${{{x^2}} \over 9} - {{{y^2}} \over 4} = 1$ respectively and (e1, e2) is a point on the ellipse, 15x2 + 3y2 = k, then k is equal to :
A.
17
B.
16
C.
15
D.
14
2020 Q164 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If a hyperbola passes through the point P(10, 16) and it has vertices at (± 6, 0), then the equation of the normal to it at P is :
A.
2x + 5y = 100
B.
x + 3y = 58
C.
x + 2y = 42
D.
3x + 4y = 94
2020 Q165 JEE Advanced MSQ
14 Mar 2026
Let a and b be positive real numbers such that a > 1 and b < a. Let P be a point in the first quadrant that lies on the hyperbola ${{{x^2}} \over {{a^2}}} - {{{y^2}} \over {{b^2}}} = 1$. Suppose the tangent to the hyperbola at P passes through the point (1, 0), and suppose the normal to the hyperbola at P cuts off equal intercepts on the coordinate axes. Let $\Delta $ denote the area of the triangle formed by the tangent at P, the normal at P and the X-axis. If e denotes the eccentricity of the hyperbola, then which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
A.
$1 < e < \sqrt 2 $
B.
$\sqrt 2 < e < 2$
C.
$\Delta = {a^4}$
D.
$\Delta = {b^4}$
2020 Q166 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If $(8,2)$ is a point on the hyperbola whose length of the transverse axis is 12 and conjugate axis is $x=0$, then the eccentricity of that hyperbola is

A.

$\frac{2 \sqrt{2}}{7}$

B.

$\frac{8}{5}$

C.

$\frac{2 \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{7}}$

D.

$\frac{\sqrt{8}}{5}$

2020 Q167 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If $p, q$ are the eccentricities of the hyperbola $\frac{x^2}{a^2}-\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$ and its conjugate hyperbola respectively, then the area of the square (in sq. units) formed by the points of intersection of the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{p^2}+\frac{y^2}{q^2}=1$ and the pair of lines $x^2-y^2=0$ is

A.

4

B.

$\sqrt{2}$

C.

$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$

D.

16

2020 Q168 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If the circle $x^2+y^2=a^2$ intersects the hyperbola $x y=b^2$ at four points $\left(x_1, y_1\right),\left(x_2, y_2\right),\left(x_3, y_3\right),\left(x_4, y_4\right)$, then $y_1 \quad y_2 \quad y_3 y_4=$

A.

$a^4$

B.

0

C.

$b^4$

D.

$b^2$

2020 Q169 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The equation of the hyperbola, whose eccentricity is $\sqrt{2}$ and whose foci are 16 units apart, is

A.

$9 x^2-4 y^2=36$

B.

$2 x^2-3 y^2=7$

C.

$x^2-y^2=16$

D.

$x^2-y^2=32$

2019 Q170 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If 5x + 9 = 0 is the directrix of the hyperbola 16x2 – 9y2 = 144, then its corresponding focus is :
A.
$\left( {{5 \over 3},0} \right)$
B.
(5, 0)
C.
(- 5, 0)
D.
$\left( { - {5 \over 3},0} \right)$
2019 Q171 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If a directrix of a hyperbola centred at the origin and passing through the point (4, –2$\sqrt 3 $ ) is 5x = 4$\sqrt 5 $ and its eccentricity is e, then :
A.
4e4 – 24e2 + 27 = 0
B.
4e4 – 24e2 + 35 = 0
C.
4e4 – 12e2 - 27 = 0
D.
4e4 + 8e2 - 35 = 0
2019 Q172 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the line y = mx + 7$\sqrt 3 $ is normal to the hyperbola ${{{x^2}} \over {24}} - {{{y^2}} \over {18}} = 1$ , then a value of m is :
A.
${3 \over {\sqrt 5 }}$
B.
${{\sqrt 15 } \over 2}$
C.
${{\sqrt 5 } \over 2}$
D.
${2 \over {\sqrt 5 }}$
2019 Q173 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the eccentricity of the standard hyperbola passing through the point (4,6) is 2, then the equation of the tangent to the hyperbola at (4,6) is :
A.
2x – y – 2 = 0
B.
3x – 2y = 0
C.
2x – 3y + 10 = 0
D.
x – 2y + 8 = 0
2019 Q174 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the vertices of a hyperbola be at (–2, 0) and (2, 0) and one of its foci be at (–3, 0), then which one of the following points does not lie on this hyperbola?
A.
$\left( {6,5\sqrt 2 } \right)$
B.
$\left( {2\sqrt 6 ,5} \right)$
C.
$\left( { - 6,2\sqrt {10} } \right)$
D.
$\left( {4,\sqrt {15} } \right)$
2019 Q175 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A circle cuts a chord of length 4a on the x-axis and passes through a point on the y-axis, distant 2b from the origin. Then the locus of the centre of this circle, is :
A.
an ellipse
B.
a parabola
C.
a hyperbola
D.
a straight line
2019 Q176 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If a hyperbola has length of its conjugate axis equal to 5 and the distance between its foci is 13, then the eccentricity of the hyperbola is :
A.
${{13} \over 6}$
B.
2
C.
${{13} \over 12}$
D.
${{13} \over 8}$
2019 Q177 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Equation of a common tangent to the parabola y2 = 4x and the hyperbola xy = 2 is :
A.
x + y + 1 = 0
B.
4x + 2y + 1 = 0
C.
x – 2y + 4 = 0
D.
x + 2y + 4 = 0
2019 Q178 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The equation of a tangent to the hyperbola 4x2 – 5y2 = 20 parallel to the line x – y = 2 is :
A.
x $-$ y + 9 = 0
B.
x $-$ y $-$ 3 = 0
C.
x $-$ y + 1 = 0
D.
x $-$ y + 7 = 0
2019 Q179 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A hyperbola has its centre at the origin, passes through the point (4, 2) and has transverse axis of length 4 along the x-axis. Then the eccentricity of the hyperbola is :
A.
${3 \over 2}$
B.
$\sqrt 3 $
C.
2
D.
${2 \over {\sqrt 3 }}$
2019 Q180 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let $0 < \theta < {\pi \over 2}$. If the eccentricity of the

hyperbola ${{{x^2}} \over {{{\cos }^2}\theta }} - {{{y^2}} \over {{{\sin }^2}\theta }}$ = 1 is greater

than 2, then the length of its latus rectum lies in the interval :
A.
(3, $\infty $)
B.
$\left( {{3 \over 2},2} \right]$
C.
$\left( {1,{3 \over 2}} \right]$
D.
$\left( {2,3} \right]$
2018 Q181 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The locus of the point of intersection of the lines, $\sqrt 2 x - y + 4\sqrt 2 k = 0$ and $\sqrt 2 k\,x + k\,y - 4\sqrt 2 = 0$ (k is any non-zero real parameter), is :
A.
an ellipse whose eccentricity is ${1 \over {\sqrt 3 }}.$
B.
an ellipse with length of its major axis $8\sqrt 2 .$
C.
a hyperbola whose eccentricity is $\sqrt 3 .$
D.
a hyperbola with length of its transverse axis $8\sqrt 2 .$
2018 Q182 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Tangents are drawn to the hyperbola 4x2 - y2 = 36 at the points P and Q.

If these tangents intersect at the point T(0, 3) then the area (in sq. units) of $\Delta $PTQ is :
A.
$36\sqrt 5 $
B.
$45\sqrt 5 $
C.
$54\sqrt 3 $
D.
$60\sqrt 3 $
2018 Q183 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A normal to the hyperbola, 4x2 $-$ 9y2 = 36 meets the co-ordinate axes $x$ and y at A and B, respectively. If the parallelogram OABP (O being the origin) is formed, then the ocus of P is :
A.
4x2 + 9y2 = 121
B.
9x2 + 4y2 = 169
C.
4x2 $-$ 9y2 = 121
D.
9x2 $-$ 4y2 = 169
2018 Q184 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the tangents drawn to the hyperbola 4y2 = x2 + 1 intersect the co-ordinate axes at the distinct points A and B then the locus of the mid point of AB is :
A.
x2 $-$ 4y2 + 16x2y2 = 0
B.
x2 $-$ 4y2 $-$ 16x2y2 = 0
C.
4x2 $-$ y2 + 16x2y2 = 0
D.
4x2 $-$ y2 $-$ 16x2y2 = 0
2018 Q185 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let $H:{{{x^2}} \over {{a^2}}} - {{{y^2}} \over {{b^2}}} = 1$, where a > b > 0, be a hyperbola in the XY-plane whose conjugate axis LM subtends an angle of 60$^\circ $ at one of its vertices N. Let the area of the $\Delta $LMN be $4\sqrt 3 $.

List - I List - II
P. The length of the conjugate axis of H is 1. 8
Q. The eccentricity of H is 2. ${4 \over {\sqrt 3 }}$
R. The distance between the foci of H is 3. ${2 \over {\sqrt 3 }}$
S. The length of the latus rectum of H is 4. 4
A.
P $ \to $ 4 ; Q $ \to $ 2 ; R $ \to $ 1 ; S $ \to $ 3
B.
P $ \to $ 4 ; Q $ \to $ 3 ; R $ \to $ 1 ; S $ \to $ 2
C.
P $ \to $ 4 ; Q $ \to $ 1 ; R $ \to $ 3 ; S $ \to $ 2
D.
P $ \to $ 3 ; Q $ \to $ 4 ; R $ \to $ 2 ; S $ \to $ 1
2018 Q186 JEE Advanced MSQ
14 Mar 2026
Let T be the line passing through the points P($-$2, 7) and Q(2, $-$5). Let F1 be the set of al pairs of circles (S1, S2) such that T is tangent to S1 at P and tangent to S2 at Q, and also such that S1 and S2 touch each other at a point, say M. Let E1 be the set representing the locus of M as the pair (S1, S2) varies in F1. Let the set of all straight line segments joining a pair of distinct points of E1 and passing through the point R(1, 1) be F2. Let E2 be the set of the mid-points of the line segments in the set F2. Then, which of the following statement(s) is (are) TRUE?
A.
The point ($-$2, 7) lies in E1
B.
The point $\left( {{4 \over 5},{7 \over 5}} \right)$ does not lie in E2
C.
The point $\left( {{1 \over 2},1} \right)$ lies in E2
D.
The point $\left( {0,{3 \over 2}} \right)$ does not lie in E1
2017 Q187 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The locus of the point of intersection of the straight lines,

tx $-$ 2y $-$ 3t = 0

x $-$ 2ty + 3 = 0 (t $ \in $ R), is :
A.
an ellipse with eccentricity ${2 \over {\sqrt 5 }}$
B.
an ellipse with the length of major axis 6
C.
a hyperbola with eccentricity $\sqrt 5 $
D.
a hyperbola with the length of conjugate axis 3
2017 Q188 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A hyperbola passes through the point P$\left( {\sqrt 2 ,\sqrt 3 } \right)$ and has foci at $\left( { \pm 2,0} \right)$. Then the tangent to this hyperbola at P also passes through the point :
A.
$\left( {2\sqrt 2 ,3\sqrt 3 } \right)$
B.
$\left( {\sqrt 3 ,\sqrt 2 } \right)$
C.
$\left( { - \sqrt 2 , - \sqrt 3 } \right)$
D.
$\left( {3\sqrt 2 ,2\sqrt 3 } \right)$
2017 Q189 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For $a = \sqrt 2 $, if a tangent is drawn to a suitable conic (Column 1) at the point of contact ($-$1, 1), then which of the following options is the only CORRECT combination for obtaining its equation?
A.
(I) (ii) Q)
B.
(I) (ii) (P)
C.
(III) (i) (P)
D.
(II) (ii) (Q)
2017 Q190 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The tangent to a suitable conic (Column 1) at $\left( {\sqrt 3 ,\,{1 \over 2}} \right)$ is found to be $\sqrt 3 x + 2y = 4$, then which of the following options is the only CORRECT combination?
A.
(IV) (iv) (S)
B.
(II) (iv) (R)
C.
(IV) (iii) (S)
D.
(II) (ii) (R)
2017 Q191 JEE Advanced MSQ
14 Mar 2026
If $2x - y + 1 = 0$ is a tangent to the hyperbola ${{{x^2}} \over {{a^2}}} - {{{y^2}} \over {16}} = 1$ then which of the following CANNOT be sides of a right angled triangle?
A.
a, 4, 1
B.
2a, 4, 1
C.
a, 4, 2
D.
2a, 8, 1
2016 Q192 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A hyperbola whose transverse axis is along the major axis of the conic, ${{{x^2}} \over 3} + {{{y^2}} \over 4} = 4$ and has vertices at the foci of this conic. If the eccentricity of the hyperbola is ${3 \over 2},$ then which of the following points does NOT lie on it?
A.
(0, 2)
B.
$\left( {\sqrt 5 ,2\sqrt 2 } \right)$
C.
$\left( {\sqrt {10} ,2\sqrt 3 } \right)$
D.
$\left( {5,2\sqrt 3 } \right)$
2016 Q193 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let a and b respectively be the semitransverse and semi-conjugate axes of a hyperbola whose eccentricity satisfies the equation 9e2 − 18e + 5 = 0. If S(5, 0) is a focus and 5x = 9 is the corresponding directrix of this hyperbola, then a2 − b2 is equal to :
A.
7
B.
$-$ 7
C.
5
D.
$-$ 5
2016 Q194 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The eccentricity of the hyperbola whose length of the latus rectum is equal to $8$ and the length of its conjugate axis is equal to half of the distance between its foci, is :
A.
${2 \over {\sqrt 3 }}$
B.
${\sqrt 3 }$
C.
${{4 \over 3}}$
D.
${4 \over {\sqrt 3 }}$
2015 Q195 JEE Advanced MSQ
14 Mar 2026
Consider the hyperbola $H:{x^2} - {y^2} = 1$ and a circle $S$ with center $N\left( {{x_2},0} \right)$. Suppose that $H$ and $S$ touch each other at a point $P\left( {{x_1},{y_1}} \right)$ with ${{x_1} > 1}$ and ${{y_1} > 0}$. The common tangent to $H$ and $S$ at $P$ intersects the $x$-axis at point $M$. If $(l, m)$ is the centroid of the triangle $PMN$, then the correct expressions(s) is(are)
A.
${{dl} \over {d{x_1}}} = 1 - {1 \over {3x_1^2}}$ for ${x_1} > 1$
B.
${{dm} \over {d{x_1}}} = {{{x_1}} \over {3\left( {\sqrt {x_1^2 - 1} } \right)}}$ for ${x_1} > 1$
C.
${{dl} \over {d{x_1}}} = 1 + {1 \over {3x_1^2}}$ for ${x_1} > 1$
D.
${{dm} \over {d{y_1}}} = {1 \over 3}$ for ${y_1} > 0$
2012 Q196 JEE Advanced MSQ
14 Mar 2026
Tangents are drawn to the hyperbola ${{{x^2}} \over 9} - {{{y^2}} \over 4} = 1,$ parallel to the straight line $2x - y = 1,$ The points of contact of the tangents on the hyperbola are
A.
$\left( {{9 \over {2\sqrt 2 }},{1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}} \right)$
B.
$\left( -{{9 \over {2\sqrt 2 }},-{1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}} \right)$
C.
$\left( {3\sqrt 3 , - 2\sqrt 2 } \right)$
D.
$\left( -{3\sqrt 3 , 2\sqrt 2 } \right)$
2011 Q197 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let $P(6, 3)$ be a point on the hyperbola ${{{x^2}} \over {{a^2}}} - {{{y^2}} \over {{b^2}}} = 1$. If the normal at the point $P$ intersects the $x$-axis at $(9, 0)$, then the eccentricity of the hyperbola is
A.
$\sqrt {{5 \over 2}} $
B.
$\sqrt {{3 \over 2}} $
C.
${\sqrt 2 }$
D.
${\sqrt 3 }$
2011 Q198 JEE Advanced MSQ
14 Mar 2026
Let the eccentricity of the hyperbola ${{{x^2}} \over {{a^2}}} - {{{y^2}} \over {{b^2}}} = 1$ be reciprocal to that of the ellipse ${x^2} + 4{y^2} = 4$. If the hyperbola passes through a focus of the ellipse, then
A.
the equation of the hyperbola is ${{{x^2}} \over 3} - {{{y^2}} \over 2} = 1$
B.
a focus of the hyperbola is $(2, 0)$
C.
theeccentricity of the hyperbola is $\sqrt {{5 \over 3}} $
D.
The equation of the hyperbola is ${x^2} - 3{y^2} = 3$
2010 Q199 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The circle ${x^2} + {y^2} - 8x = 0$ and hyperbola ${{{x^2}} \over 9} - {{{y^2}} \over 4} = 1$ intersect at the points $A$ and $B$.

Equation of the circle with $AB$ as its diameter is

A.
${x^2} + {y^2} - 12x + 24 = 0$
B.
${x^2} + {y^2} + 12x + 24 = 0$
C.
${x^2} + {y^2} + 24x - 12 = 0$
D.
${x^2} + {y^2} - 24x - 12 = 0$
2010 Q200 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The circle ${x^2} + {y^2} - 8x = 0$ and hyperbola ${{{x^2}} \over 9} - {{{y^2}} \over 4} = 1$ intersect at the points $A$ and $B$.

Equation of a common tangent with positive slope to the circle as well as to the hyperbola is

A.
$2x - \sqrt {5y} - 20 = 0$
B.
$2x - \sqrt {5y} + 4 = 0$
C.
$3x - 4y + 8 = 0$
D.
$4x - 3y + 4 = 0$