\[|\sqrt{8} - 3|\]
\[\sqrt{8} - 3 < 0 \Longrightarrow \left| \sqrt{8} - 3 \right| =\]
\[= - \left( \sqrt{8} - 3 \right) = - \sqrt{8} + 3 =\]
\[= 3 - \sqrt{8}.\]