The cubic polynomial f(x) is defined by f(x) = 2x^3 -7x^2 + 2x + 3. Given that (x-3) is a factor of f(x), express f(x) in factorised form.
f(x) = (x-3)(2x^2 - x - 1)f(x) = (x-3)(2x +1)(x-1)x = 3, -1/2, 1 are roots of the cubic equation.
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