I just need help plz

Does anyone know how to solve and graph this: 4 + | a + 2 | < 7the only part i don't get is the "4 +"

Leslie started last week with $1200 in her checking account. during the week, she wrote the checks below.

Which of the following would be a reasonable estimate for the weight of a pencil? a. 1 × 10^-20 lb b. 1 × 10^20 lb c. 1 × 10^2 lb d. 1 × 10^-2 lb