If the matrix $A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 2 & 0 \\ 3 & 0 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$ satisfies the equation $A^{20} + \alpha A^{19} + \beta A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 4 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$ for some real numbers $\alpha$ and $\beta$,then $\beta - \alpha$ is equal to ........ .

  • A
    $6$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $0$

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