Answer:
x = 8 ± 4√3
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve the quadratic equation, use the inverse operation to squaring. This will undo the exponent and allow x to be isolated. The inverse operation is the square root. This is called the square root property of equality.
(x - 8)² = 48
√(x-8)² = √48
(x - 8) = ±√48
x = 8 ± √48
x = 8 ± 4√3
