What is the equation of the chord of contact drawn from the point $(2, 4)$ to the parabola $y^2 = 4x$?

  • A
    $2y = x - 2$
  • B
    $y = 2x + 2$
  • C
    $y = 2x - 1$
  • D
    $2y = x + 2$

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