If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of $x^2-10x-8=0$ with $\alpha > \beta$,and $a_n = \alpha^n - \beta^n$ for $n \in N$,then the value of $\frac{a_{10}-8a_8}{5a_9}$ is:

  • A
    $-3$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $-2$
  • D
    $2$

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