If the normal to the curve ${y^2} = 5x - 1$ at the point $(1, -2)$ is of the form $ax - 5y + b = 0$,then $a$ and $b$ are:

  • A
    $4, -14$
  • B
    $4, 14$
  • C
    $-4, 14$
  • D
    $-4, -14$

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