The point on the parabola $y^2 = 8x$ at which the normal is parallel to the line $x - 2y + 5 = 0$ is

  • A
    $(-1/2, 2)$
  • B
    $(1/2, -2)$
  • C
    $(2, -1/2)$
  • D
    $(-2, 1/2)$

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