Let $P(2, 3)$,$Q(6, 0)$,and $R(\alpha, \beta)$ be three points in the $x-y$ plane such that $|PR + QR| + |PR - QR|$ is minimum. Then the value of $(\alpha - 2\beta)$ is:

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $0$
  • C
    $-1$
  • D
    $4$

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