What is the equation of the tangent to the curve $x^2 + y^2 = a^2$ at the point $\left( \frac{a}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{a}{\sqrt{2}} \right)$?

  • A
    $x + y = a$
  • B
    $x + y + a = 0$
  • C
    $x + y = a\sqrt{2}$
  • D
    $x + y + \sqrt{2}a = 0$

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