Released STAAR Algebra I EOC · 2026 · Item 37 · 1 point

Walkthrough: Algebra I 2026, Item 37

A.10E · Factoring Trinomials · unscored study

Which expression is equivalent to $3x^2 + 11x - 42$ ?

$(3x - 7)(x + 6)$
$(3x - 7)(x - 6)$
$(3x + 7)(x + 6)$
None of these

1. Understand the question

The leading coefficient is 3, so factor by grouping (the "ac" method).

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

2. Solve it step by step

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