If the straight line $2x - 3y + 17 = 0$ is perpendicular to the line passing through the points $(7, 17)$ and $(15, \beta)$,then $\beta$ equals:

  • A
    $\frac{35}{3}$
  • B
    $-5$
  • C
    $-\frac{35}{3}$
  • D
    $5$

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