$\"\"$

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The original function is $\"\"$

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Write $\"\"$ as $\"\"$ or $\"\"$ $\"\"$

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First solve the case $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$ (Subtract 3 form each side)

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$\"\"$ (Additive inerse property: $\"\"$ )

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$\"\"$ (Subtract: $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

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Next solve the case $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$ (Subtract 3 form each side)

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$\"\"$ (Additive inerse property: $\"\"$ )

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$\"\"$ (Subtract: $\"\"$ ) $\"\"$

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First, draw a number line.

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To graph the solutions set, mark the numbers –13 and 7 on number line.

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$\"absolute$ $\"\"$

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The solution set is $\"\"$ .

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