Let $A = \begin{bmatrix} 4 & -2 \\ \alpha & \beta \end{bmatrix}$. If $A^2 + \gamma A + 18I = O$,then $\operatorname{det}(A)$ is equal to

  • A
    $18$
  • B
    $-18$
  • C
    $50$
  • D
    $-50$

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