Question

(x-8)2 – 7 = 25
Factored

Answer 1

x = 8 ± 4√2

Explanation:

(x - 8)² - 7 = 25

Add 7 to both sides.

(x - 8)² = 32

Take the square root for both sides.

x - 8 = ±√32

Add 8 to both sides.

x = 8 ±√32

Simplify √32

√32 = √16 · √2

√32 = ±4√2

x = 8 ± 4√2