4 divided by 2x plus 5 + 21 divided by 8 x squared plus 26x plus 15

Now, let’s simplify it further.

4 over 2x plus 5 + 21 over 8 x squared plus 26x plus 15

First, we will distribute the 4 over 2x: 4/2 = 2; then, we will multiply the numerator and denominator of the fraction by 8: (4/2)(8) = 16/16 = 1.

Second, we will distribute the 21 over 8 x squared: 21/8 = 3; then, we will multiply the numerator and denominator of the fraction by 16: (21/8)(16) = 36/32 = 1.5.

Finally, we will distribute the 13 over 26x: 13/26 = 1; then, we will multiply it by itself to get 176/52 = 3; then, we will add it to our previous result: 1.5 + 3 = 4.5.

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