The equation of the tangent at a point $P(t)$,where $t$ is any parameter,to the parabola $y^2 = 4ax$ is:

  • A
    $yt = x + at^2$
  • B
    $y = xt + at^2$
  • C
    $y = xt + \frac{a}{t}$
  • D
    $y = tx$

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