The original function is
Write as
or
First solve the case .
Apply Addition property of equality: if a = b, then a - c = b - c.
\ (Add 2 from each side)
(Additive inerse property:
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(Additive identity property:
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(Add:
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Next solve the case .
(Product of two same signs is positive)
(Add 2 from each side)
(Additive inerse property:
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(Additive identity property:
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(Add:
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First, draw a number line.
\To graph the solutions set, mark the numbers –3 and 7 on number line.
\The solution set is .