If the function $f(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{\cos ax - \cos 9x}{x^2}, & x \neq 0 \\ 16, & x = 0 \end{cases}$ is continuous at $x = 0$, then $a =$

  • A
    $\pm 8$
  • B
    $\pm 6$
  • C
    $\pm 7$
  • D
    $\pm 5$

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