Released STAAR Algebra I EOC · 2026 · Item 11 · 2 points

Walkthrough: Algebra I 2026, Item 11

A.8A · Solving Quadratics · unscored study

Which values are closest to the solutions of $2x^2 + 8x - 6 = 0$ ?

The values of $x$ are approximately
and

Answer bank: −9.29, −4.65, −1.29, −0.65, 0.65, 1.29, 4.65, 9.29

1. Understand the question

This quadratic does not factor neatly, so use the quadratic formula and round.

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

2. Solve it step by step

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