I would say that they didnt because if you plug anythin in that equation it wont be a solution......i think thats what it meant
1) find x
y=1/(x+3) -4
y+4=1/(x+3) -4+4
y+4=1/(x+3)
x+3 =1/(y+4)
x= 1/(y+4) - 3
2) change x on y , and y on x
x= 1/(y+4) - 3
y= 1/(x+4) - 3 This is an answer.