(2k + 3)(k - 1

Question

1. 2k2 + k - 3
2. 2k2 + k + 2
3. 2k2 - k - 3
4. 2k2 - k + 2
explain

Answer 1

To expand (2k + 3)(k - 1), we use the distributive property:

2k(k - 1) + 3(k - 1)

Simplifying each term:

2k² - 2k + 3k -3

Combining like terms:

2k² + k - 3

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1: 2k² + k - 3.