Let the system of linear equations $x + 2y + z = 2$,$\alpha x + 3y - z = \alpha$,and $-\alpha x + y + 2z = -\alpha$ be inconsistent. Then $\alpha$ is equal to:

  • A
    $\frac{5}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{7}{2}$
  • C
    $-\frac{7}{2}$
  • D
    $-\frac{5}{2}$

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