Use the Order of Operations to Multiply the Given Expression $$2 ( 3 x + 1 ) ^ { 2 }$$

Multiple Choice

Use the order of operations to multiply the given expression. $$2 ( 3 x + 1 ) ^ { 2 }$$

A) $18 x ^ { 2 } + 6 x + 2$
B) $36 x ^ { 2 } + 6 x + 1$
C) $36 x ^ { 2 } + 12 x + 2$
D) $18 x ^ { 2 } + 12 x + 2$
E) $36 x ^ { 2 } + 12 x + 1$