To solve these equations, we need to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation.

1) 0.24 / (x - 0.008) = 120
0.24 = 120(x - 0.008)
0.24 = 120x - 0.96
120x = 1.2
x = 1.2 / 120
x = 0.01

2) 4.8 / (x + 0.04) = 120
4.8 = 120(x + 0.04)
4.8 = 120x + 4.8
120x = 0
x = 0.