The equation of any normal to the parabola ${y^2} = 4a(x - a)$ is

  • A
    $y = mx - 2am - a{m^3}$
  • B
    $y = m(x + a) - 2am - a{m^3}$
  • C
    $y = m(x - a) + \frac{a}{m}$
  • D
    $y = m(x - a) - 2am - a{m^3}$

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