Released STAAR Algebra I EOC · 2025 · Item 36 · 2 points

Walkthrough: Algebra I 2025, Item 36

A.8A · Solving Quadratics · unscored study

What are the solutions to the equation $(2x + 1)^2 = 25$ ?

$x =$
$x =$

Answer bank: −5, −3, −2, 2, 3, 5

1. Understand the question

The left side is a perfect square, so take the square root of both sides. Remember the ±.

Try the question on your own first, then reveal one step at a time.

2. Solve it step by step

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