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what is the product?
\\((x - 3)(2x^2 - 5x + 1)\\)
\\(2x^3 - x^2 + 16x + 3\\)
\\(2x^3 - 11x^2 + 16x + 3\\)
\\(2x^3 - 11x^2 + 16x - 3\\)
\\(2x^3 - x^2 + 16x - 3\\)
Distribute the terms of the binomial
$$
(x - 3)(2x^2 - 5x + 1) = x(2x^2 - 5x + 1) - 3(2x^2 - 5x + 1)
$$
Expand the expression
$$
= 2x^3 - 5x^2 + x - 6x^2 + 15x - 3
$$
Combine like terms
$$
= 2x^3 + (-5x^2 - 6x^2) + (x + 15x) - 3
= 2x^3 - 11x^2 + 16x - 3
$$
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