SOLUTION: I am not understanding how to perform the indicated operation and simplfy completely the following problem. 2x/4x+2*6x+3/5

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Question 593036: I am not understanding how to perform the indicated operation and simplfy completely the following problem.
2x/4x+2*6x+3/5
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x%2F%284x%2B2%29%2A%286x%2B3%29%2F5
= 2x%2F%282%282x%2B1%29%29%2A3%282x%2B1%29%2F5
= 6x%2F%282%29%2A1%2F5
= 3x/5 (x not equal to -1/2)