Let $\alpha_\theta$ and $\beta_\theta$ be the distinct roots of $2x^2 + (\cos \theta)x - 1 = 0$,where $\theta \in (0, 2\pi)$. If $m$ and $M$ are the minimum and the maximum values of $\alpha_\theta^4 + \beta_\theta^4$,then $16(M + m)$ equals:

  • A
    $24$
  • B
    $25$
  • C
    $27$
  • D
    $17$

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