Find the equation of the tangent to the parabola $x^2 = y$ at one of the endpoints of its latus rectum in the first quadrant.

  • A
    $y = x - 1/4$
  • B
    $x = 2y - 1/2$
  • C
    $2x - y = 1/4$
  • D
    $x - 2y = 1/4$

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