1. Social Justice: Equity ensures all sections of society, including marginalized groups, have fair access to resources.
2. Economic Growth: A balanced distribution of opportunities leads to inclusive economic development.
3. Empowerment: Education and healthcare access for all empower individuals to contribute productively.
If \(\begin{vmatrix} 2x & 3 \\ x & -8 \\ \end{vmatrix} = 0\), then the value of \(x\) is: