Simplify (x + 3)(2x + 5) - (x - 1)
Start by expanding the brackets: 2x^2 + 5x + 6x + 15 = 2x^2 +11x + 15 Combine the two parts of the equation: 2x^2 + 11x + 15 - x + 2 = 2x^2 + 10x + 17
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