If the system of linear equations $x_1 + 2x_2 + 3x_3 = 6$,$x_1 + 3x_2 + 5x_3 = 9$,and $2x_1 + 5x_2 + ax_3 = b$ is consistent and has an infinite number of solutions,then:

  • A
    $a = 8, b$ can be any real number
  • B
    $b = 15, a$ can be any real number
  • C
    $a \in R - \{8\}$ and $b \in R - \{15\}$
  • D
    $a = 8, b = 15$

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