The circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = 4$ cuts the line joining the points $A(1, 0)$ and $B(3, 4)$ in two points $P$ and $Q$. Let $\frac{BP}{PA} = \alpha$ and $\frac{BQ}{QA} = \beta$. Then $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are roots of the quadratic equation

  • A
    $3{x^2} + 2x - 21 = 0$
  • B
    $3{x^2} + 2x + 21 = 0$
  • C
    $2{x^2} + 3x - 21 = 0$
  • D
    None of these

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