If the function $f(x) = ax^3 - bx^2 - 8x - 4$ satisfies Rolle's theorem in the interval $[1, 3]$, and $f'(2) = 0$, then the value of $a - b$ is:

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $-2$
  • C
    $0$
  • D
    $1$

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