For what value of $k$ does the following system of equations possess a non-trivial solution?
$x + ky + 3z = 0$
$3x + ky - 2z = 0$
$2x + 3y - 4z = 0$

  • A
    $\frac{11}{14}$
  • B
    $-\frac{33}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{33}{20}$
  • D
    $\frac{33}{2}$

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