If the distance between points $A(a, 2)$ and $B(3, -5)$ is $\sqrt{53},$ find the possible values of $a$.

  • A
    $a = 5$
  • B
    $a = 1$
  • C
    $a = 5$ or $a = 1$
  • D
    $a = -5$ or $a = -1$

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