The equations of the tangents to the parabola $y^2 = 4ax$ at the ends of its latus rectum are-

  • A
    $x - y + a = 0$
  • B
    $x + y + a = 0$
  • C
    $x + y - a = 0$
  • D
    Both $(A)$ and $(B)$

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