Question

X^2-8x+16=3 solve using square roots

Answer 1

x = 4 ±
`√(3)`

Explanation:

x² - 8x + 16 = 3 ← the left side is a perfect square

(x - 4)² = 3 ( take square root of both sides )

x - 4 = ±
`√(3)` ( add 4 to both sides )

x = 4 ±
`√(3)`