Solve the following equations.

Given:

We first put x = 0 in the expression and obtain:

⇒ 2/0 = 17/8 which does not hold true.

∴ x=0 is not a solution.

Now, Consider

Apply componendo and dividendo:

Take square roots on both sides:

Case 1:

Cross multiply and obtain:

6x + 3 = 10x – 5

⇒ 4x = 8

⇒ x = 2

Case 2:

Cross multiply and obtain:

6x + 3 = -10x + 5

⇒ 16x = 2

⇒ x = 1/8

∴ x = 2, 1/8 are the solutions.