The system of linear equations $x + y + z = 2, 2x + 3y + 2z = 5$,and $2x + 3y + (a^2 - 1)z = a + 1$ is:

  • A
    inconsistent when $a = 4$
  • B
    having a unique solution for $|a| = \sqrt{3}$
  • C
    having infinitely many solutions for $a = 4$
  • D
    inconsistent when $|a| = \sqrt{3}$

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