Question

Solve (x + 5)2 = 48.

Answer 1

x = -5 ±4sqrt(3)

Explanation:

(x + 5)^2 = 48

Take the square root of each side

sqrt((x + 5)^2) = ±sqrt(48)

x+5 = ±sqrt(16*3)

x+5 = ±4sqrt(3)

Subtract 5 from each side

x = -5 ±4sqrt(3)