The equation is .
Write two cases:
\Case-1: .
Case-2:
Solve the equation for Case-1.
\Apply addition property of equality: Add 1 to each side.
\ (Apply Additive inverse property:
)
Check:
\To check the solution, substitute in original equation.
\
The absolute value of is 3.
Compare the values the equation is true. is a solution.
Solve the equation for Case-2.
\Apply addition property of equality: Add 1 to each side.
\ (Apply Additive inverse property:
)
Check:
\To check the solution, substitute in original equation.
\
(The absolute value of
is 3)
Compare the values the equation is true. is a solution.
The solution set is .