The equation is .
To solve an absolute value equation is ,where c > o.
First it can write two equations.
\Equation 1:
Equation 2:
Solve equation 1 is .
Apply addition property of equality:Add 3 to each side.
\ (Add:
)
Apply multiplication property of equality:Multiply each side by 4.
\ (Cancel common terms)
(Multiply:
)
Solve equation 2 is .
(Add 3 to each side)
(Add:
)
(Multiply each side by 4)
(Cancel common terms)
(Multiply:
)
The solution set is .