If the line $y = mx + c$ is a tangent to the parabola $y^2 = 4a(x + a)$,then $ma + \frac{a}{m}$ is equal to

  • A
    $c$
  • B
    $2c$
  • C
    $-c$
  • D
    $3c$

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