Is the value of these expressions the same? explain.

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

(c) the diagram shows the first three shapes of a matchsticks arrangement.first shape = 3second shape = 5third shape = 7given m represents the number of matchstick used to arrange the n'th shape.(i) write a formula to represent the relation between m and n. express m as the subjectof the formula.(ii) 19 matchsticks are used to make the p'th shape. find the value of p.

Will give a: 122 b: 90 c: 48 d: 180