The answer is 4x+3 because thats how the mafia works
Let's simplify step-by-step.
(2x+1)2−2(2x2−1)
Distribute:
=4x2+4x+1+(−2)(2x2)+(−2)(−1)
=4x2+4x+1+−4x2+2
Combine Like Terms:
=(4x2+−4x2)+(4x)+(1+2)
=4x+3
