The original function is
Write as
or
First solve the case .
(Subtract form each side)
(Additive inerse property:
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(Subtract:
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Next solve the case .
(Subtract 5 form each side)
(Additive inerse property:
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(Subtract:
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First, draw a number line.
\To graph the solutions set, mark the numbers 4 and -10 on number line.
\The solution set is .