For which value of $a$ is the expression $x^2 - ax + 1 - 2a^2$ always positive for all real values of $x$?

  • A
    $ - \frac{2}{3} < a < \frac{2}{3} $
  • B
    $ - \frac{2}{3} \le a \le \frac{2}{3} $
  • C
    $ - \frac{2}{3} \le a \le 1 $
  • D
    $ 0 < a < \frac{2}{3} $

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