SOLUTION: X2=48(x to the second power, x is the unknown variable, 2 is the exponent)

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Question 912284: X2=48(x to the second power, x is the unknown variable, 2 is the exponent)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X^2 = 48
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x^2 - 48 = 0
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x^2 - (4sqrt(3))^2 = 0
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(x -4sqrt(3))(x +4sqrt(3)) = 0
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x = 4sqrt(3) or x = -4sqrt(3)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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