Which of the following is equivalent to 3(2x + 1)(4x + 1)?

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Which of the following is equivalent to 3(2x + 1)(4x + 1)?

• A) 45x
• B) 24x^2 + 3
• C) 24x^2 + 18x + 3
• D) 18x^2 + 6

First, multiply the binomials:
We get 8x^2 + 6x + 1

Now multiply this polynomial by 3:
3(8x^2 + 6x + 1) = 24x^2 + 18x + 3, answer C