If $\vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c}$ are non-coplanar vectors and $\lambda$ is a real number,then for what value of $\lambda$ does the equation $[\lambda(\vec{a} + \vec{b}), \lambda^2\vec{b}, \lambda\vec{c}] = [\vec{a}, \vec{b} + \vec{c}, \vec{b}]$ hold?

  • A
    For exactly one value of $\lambda$
  • B
    For no value of $\lambda$
  • C
    For exactly three values of $\lambda$
  • D
    For exactly two values of $\lambda$

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