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Factorize 3a^2 - 4a + 1.

A(3a-1)(a-1)
B(3a+1)(a+1)
C(3a-1)(a+1)
D(3a+1)(a-1)

✓ Correct Answer: A(3a-1)(a-1)

Split -4a into -3a and -a: 3a(a-1) - 1(a-1).

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