The original function is
Write as
or
First solve the case .
(Add 3 TO each side)
(Additive inerse property:
)
(Additive identity property:
)
(Add:
)
Apply Division proparty of inequality: If a = b than
(Divide each side by2)
(Cancel commen terms)
(Divide:
)
Next solve the case .
(Add 3 TO each side)
(Additive inerse property:
)
(Additive identity property:
)
(Add:
)
Apply Division proparty of inequality: If a = b than