The equation of the normal to the hyperbola $\frac{{{x^2}}}{{16}} - \frac{{{y^2}}}{9} = 1$ at $( - 4,\;0)$ is

  • A

    $y = 0$

  • B

    $y = x$

  • C

    $x = 0$

  • D

    $x = - y$

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