I need this I really really do

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

Find the perimeter of the triangle with vertices  d(3, 4),  e(8, 7), and  f(5, 9). do not round before calculating the perimeter. after calculating the perimeter, round your answer to the nearest tenth.  

Consider this expression and the steps to evaluate it. 4^5(−2)^9/4^8(−2)^3 1. apply the quotient of powers:      (−2)^a/4^b 2. evaluate powers:           c/d select the value of each variable. a = _ b = _ c = _ d = _