Let $P$ be a point on the parabola $x^2 = 4y$. If the distance of $P$ from the centre of the circle $x^2 + y^2 + 6x + 8 = 0$ is minimum,then the equation of the tangent to the parabola at $P$ is:

  • A
    $x + 4y - 2 = 0$
  • B
    $x + 2y = 0$
  • C
    $x + y + 1 = 0$
  • D
    $x - y + 3 = 0$

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