What is the equation of the tangent to the parabola $y^2 = 4x$ at the point $(1, 2)$?

  • A
    $x - y + 1 = 0$
  • B
    $x + y - 1 = 0$
  • C
    $x + y + 1 = 0$
  • D
    $x - y - 1 = 0$

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