If the line $7y - 4x = 10$ is a tangent to the parabola $y^2 = 4x$,find the point of contact.

  • A
    $\left( \frac{7}{5}, \frac{5}{2} \right)$
  • B
    $\left( \frac{5}{2}, \frac{7}{2} \right)$
  • C
    $\left( -\frac{5}{2}, -\frac{7}{2} \right)$
  • D
    $\left( -\frac{7}{2}, -\frac{5}{2} \right)$

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