The value of $a$ for which one root of the quadratic equation $(a^2 - 5a + 3)x^2 + (3a - 1)x + 2 = 0$ is twice as large as the other,is

  • A
    $\frac{2}{3}$
  • B
    $-\frac{2}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{3}$
  • D
    $-\frac{1}{3}$

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