The value of the determinant $\left| \begin{array}{ccc} a & a+b & a+2b \\ a+2b & a & a+b \\ a+b & a+2b & a \end{array} \right|$ is

  • A
    $9a^2(a+b)$
  • B
    $9b^2(a+b)$
  • C
    $3b^2(a+b)$
  • D
    $7a^2(a+b)$

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