1. A quadratic equation is given as \(36a^2 - 22 = 3\).

    1. Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation.


    2. Explain how the equation could be solved by factoring.


    3. Solve by factoring


  2. Solve \(6x^2 + 5x + 12 = 4x^2 + 15\) using the quadratic formula.