Question 463384
{{{(x-5)/(x+30) = (x+3)/(x+1)}}}

==> {{{(x-5)(x+1) = (x+3)^2}}} after cross-multiplication.

==> {{{x^2 - 4x - 5 = x^2 + 6x + 9}}}

==> -4x - 5 = 6x + 9

==> -14 = 10x

==> x = -14/10 = -7/5.