Solve $| x | < 3$ , If Possible $\{ x \mid x < 3 \text { or } x < - 3 \}$

Solve $| x | < 3$ , if possible. Write the answer in set notation.

A) $\{ x \mid x < 3 \text { or } x < - 3 \}$
B) $\{ x \mid - 3 < x \text { or } x > 3 \}$
C) $\{ x \mid - 3 < x < 3 \}$
D) $\{ x \mid x < 3 \}$
E) no solution