(8k - 3)(k2 - k + 1) is equivalent to which expression?
a.) 8k3 - 11k2 + 11k - 3
b.) 8k3 + 11k2 - 11k - 3
c.) 9k3 - 8k2 + 8k - 2
d.) 9k3 - 3k2 + 3k - 3
a.) 8k3 - 11k2 + 11k - 3
b.) 8k3 + 11k2 - 11k - 3
c.) 9k3 - 8k2 + 8k - 2
d.) 9k3 - 3k2 + 3k - 3
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Distribute the (8k - 3) to the (k^2 - k + 1) to create (8k)(k^2 - k + 1) + (-3)(k^2 - k + 1). Multiply each set to get 8k^3 - 8k^2 + 8k + (-3k^2) + 3k - 3. This simplifies down to 8k^3 - 11k^2 + 11k - 3, which is (a).