multiplying polynomials and simplifying expressions
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the product of a binomial and a trinomial is $x^3 + 3x^2 - x + 2x^2 + 6x - 2$. which expression is equivalent to this product after it has been fully simplified?
$x^3 + 5x^2 + 5x - 2$
$x^3 + 2x^2 + 8x - 2$
$x^3 + 11x^2 - 2$
$x^3 + 10x^2 - 2$

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(A) $x^3 + 5x^2 + 5x - 2$

(B) $x^3 + 2x^2 + 8x - 2$

(C) $x^3 + 11x^2 - 2$

(D) $x^3 + 10x^2 - 2$

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