Question

Solve the following equation. One point is given for showing steps and one point given for the correct solution.

x/x+3 + 2/5 = 0

Answer 1

\[\frac{x}{x+3}+\frac{2}{5}=0\]
\[\frac{x}{x+3}=-\frac{2}{5}\]
\[5x=-2(x+3)\] and go from there