If $y = 2x - 3$ is a tangent to the parabola $y^2 = 4a(x - \frac{1}{3})$,then $a$ is equal to:

  • A
    $-\frac{22}{3}$
  • B
    $-1$
  • C
    $\frac{14}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{-14}{3}$

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