The coordinates of the ends of a focal chord of a parabola $y^2 = 4ax$ are $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$. Then $x_1x_2 + y_1y_2$ has the value equal to

  • A
    $2a^2$
  • B
    $-3a^2$
  • C
    $-a^2$
  • D
    $4a^2$

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