Show that the system of equations: 2x − 2y + z = λx 2x − 3y + 2z = λy −x + 2y = λz can possess a non-trivial solution only if λ = 1 or λ = −3. Obtain the general solution in each case.

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Show that the system of equations:
2x − 2y + z = λx
2x − 3y + 2z = λy
−x + 2y = λz
can possess a non-trivial solution only if λ = 1 or λ = −3. Obtain the general solution in
each case.

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PLEASE RE-DO THIS TASK, BUT WITH CORRECT USE OF MATRICES. Write matrices in matrix form, with pen. It really is hard to read this solution, because I don't know what you did with rows. 

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