If the system of equations $x + y + z = 5$,$x + 2y + 3z = 9$,and $x + 3y + \alpha z = \beta$ has infinitely many solutions,then $\beta - \alpha$ equals:

  • A
    $21$
  • B
    $8$
  • C
    $18$
  • D
    $5$

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