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Find the value of x in the equation 3x\(^2\) - 8x - 3 = 0

A
\(\frac{1}{3},-3\)
B
\(-\frac{1}{3},-3\)
C
\(-\frac{1}{3},3\)
D
\(\frac{1}{3},3\)
correct option: c

3x\(^2\) - 8x - 3 = 0

3x\(^2\) - 9x + x - 3 = 0

3x(x - 3) + 1(x - 3) = 0

(3x + 1)(x - 3) = 0

3x = -1 \(\implies\) x = \(-\frac{1}{3}\)

or x = 3.

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