If the polynomial $P(x) = x^2 + ax + b$ has factors $(x - a)(x - b)$,where $a, b \in R$,then the value of $P(2)$ is:

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $7$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $4$

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