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Released STAAR Algebra I EOC · 2026 · Item 41 · 1 point

Walkthrough: Algebra I 2026, Item 41

A.8A · Solving Quadratics · unscored study

What are the solutions of the equation (x+5)2=36(x + 5)^2 = 36?

  1. –5 and 6
  2. –11 and 1
  3. –1 and 11
  4. –6 and 5

1. Understand the question

Take the square root of both sides. A square root gives a positive and a negative answer.

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

2. Solve it step by step

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