The equation is
.
Write two cases:
\Case-1:
.

Case-2: 

Solve the equation for Case-1.
\
Apply addition property of equality: Add 1 to each side.
\
(Apply Additive inverse property:
)

Check:
\To check the solution, substitute
in original equation.


\
The absolute value of
is 3.

Compare the values the equation is true.
is a solution.
Solve the equation for Case-2.
\
Apply addition property of equality: Add 1 to each side.
\
(Apply Additive inverse property:
)

Check:
\To check the solution, substitute
in original equation.


\
(The absolute value of
is 3)
Compare the values the equation is true.
is a solution.
The solution set is
.