To find [tex]\( f(3) \)[/tex] using the given table, follow these steps:
1. Look at the first column in the table where the values of [tex]\(x\)[/tex] are listed.
2. Find the row where [tex]\(x = 3\)[/tex].
3. Once you locate [tex]\(x = 3\)[/tex] in the table, look at the corresponding value in the second column which represents [tex]\(f(x)\)[/tex].
According to the table, the row where [tex]\(x = 3\)[/tex] corresponds to [tex]\(f(x) = 9\)[/tex].
Thus, the value of [tex]\(f(3)\)[/tex] is [tex]\(9\)[/tex]. Therefore, the correct answer is:
[tex]\[
\boxed{9}
\][/tex]
