SOLUTION: Can someone help me with this multiplication please? 5x+5/6 * 3x/x^2+x Thanks!

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Question 43134: Can someone help me with this multiplication please?
5x+5/6 * 3x/x^2+x
Thanks!
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Okay from
(5x+5)/6 * 3x/(x^2+x)
we factor and cancel and get
5(x+1) / 6 * 3x / x(x+1) = (the x+1 cancels)
5 / 6 * 3x / x = (the x cancels, then reduce)
15/6 =
5/2