When typing, use this notation for power "^2"
So we have:
(2x + 1)(3x^2 - 2x - 5)
Let's use the box method of multiplication for explanation:
3x^2 -2x -5
2x | 6x^3 | -4x^2 | -10x
1 | 3x^2 | -2x | -5
Since we've multiplied all of the terms using a box, now we can add them all together:
6x^3 + 3x^2 - 4x^2 -2x - 10x - 5
After combining like terms, we have: 6x^3 - x^2 -12x -5