SOLUTION: Solve: 3(x-2)^2=48

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Question 166529: Solve:
3(x-2)^2=48
Answer by nerdybill(5404) About Me  (Show Source):
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3(x-2)^2=48
Dividing both sides by 3:
(x-2)^2=16
Take the square root of both sides:
x-2 = (+-)4
Add 2 to both sides
x = 2 (+-)4
or
x = {-2, 6}