If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of the equation $x^2 - 6x + a = 0$ and satisfy the relation $3\alpha + 2\beta = 16$,then the value of $a$ is

  • A
    $-8$
  • B
    $8$
  • C
    $-16$
  • D
    $9$

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