Let $\alpha$ and $\beta$ be real numbers. Consider a $3 \times 3$ matrix $A$ such that $A^2 = 3A + \alpha I$. If $A^4 = 21A + \beta I$,then:

  • A
    $\alpha = 1$
  • B
    $\alpha = 4$
  • C
    $\beta = 8$
  • D
    $\beta = -8$

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