The tangent to the curve $y = ax^2 + bx$ at $(2, -8)$ is parallel to the $x$-axis. Then:

  • A
    $a = 2, b = -2$
  • B
    $a = 2, b = -4$
  • C
    $a = 2, b = -8$
  • D
    $a = 4, b = -4$

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