Consider the following system of equations in matrix form $\begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ 2 \\ \lambda \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & \lambda \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{bmatrix} = 0$. Then which one of the following statements is true?

  • A
    $\forall \lambda \in(-\infty, \infty)$,the given system has non-trivial solution
  • B
    $\forall \lambda \in(-\infty, \infty)$,the given system has only trivial solution
  • C
    For $\lambda \neq 0$,the given system does not have any solution
  • D
    For $\lambda=0$,the given system is inconsistent

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