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what is the product? \\((x - 3)(2x^2 - 5x + 1)\\) \\(2x^3 - x^2 + 16x +…

Question

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\\)

Explanation:

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

$$ = 2x^3 + (-5x^2 - 6x^2) + (x + 15x) - 3 = 2x^3 - 11x^2 + 16x - 3 $$

Answer:

  • (A) \(2x^3 - x^2 + 16x + 3\)
  • (B) \(2x^3 - 11x^2 + 16x + 3\)
  • (C) \(2x^3 - 11x^2 + 16x - 3\) (Correct answer)
  • (D) \(2x^3 - x^2 + 16x - 3\)