What is the simpler form of the following expression?

(6x3 – 1x2 + 1) ÷ (2x + 1)
A. –3x2 + 2x – 1
B. 3x2 – 2x + 1
C. –3x2 + 2x – 1
D. 3x3 + 2x – 1

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C. –3x2 + 2x – 1