Answer:
x = -5 ±4sqrt(3)
Step-by-step 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
