Let $\lambda \in R$. The system of linear equations
$2x_{1} - 4x_{2} + \lambda x_{3} = 1$
$x_{1} - 6x_{2} + x_{3} = 2$
$\lambda x_{1} - 10x_{2} + 4x_{3} = 3$
is inconsistent for:

  • A
    exactly one negative value of $\lambda$.
  • B
    exactly one positive value of $\lambda$.
  • C
    every value of $\lambda$.
  • D
    exactly two values of $\lambda$.

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