The equation of the tangent to the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{4} + \frac{y^2}{12} = 1$ at the point $(1, 3)$ is:

  • A
    $3x + y = 6$
  • B
    $x + 3y = 12$
  • C
    $x + y = 4$
  • D
    None of these

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