The equation of the normal to the hyperbola $\frac{x^2}{16} - \frac{y^2}{9} = 1$ at $(-4, 0)$ is

  • A
    $y = 0$
  • B
    $y = x$
  • C
    $x = 0$
  • D
    $x = -y$

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