The equation of the latus rectum of a parabola is $x + y = 8$ and the equation of the tangent at the vertex is $x + y = 12$. The length of the latus rectum is:

  • A
    $4\sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $2\sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $8$
  • D
    $8\sqrt{2}$

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