Since there is no current flowing through R1 when the terminals are open, the voltage across R2 is equal to $V_{Th}$. The voltage across R2 is given by $V_x$, and $V_x = k V_x$, where k = -3 A/V. This implies that $V_x = 0V$. Therefore, $V_{Th} = 0V$.
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