0.2 (x+3)-4 (2x-3)=0.9 please solve

The average hourly earnings for a construction worker is projected to be $24.50 in 2012. jason wants to join the construction work force after he graduates in 2012. his friend tells him that average hourly earnings for construction workers will rise by 2% from 2009 to 2012. based on the data below, assuming that the projected hourly earnings are correct, is jason’s friend’s statement accurate? construction industry - average hourly earnings, 2000-2009 a. his friend’s statement is accurate. the average hourly earnings will increase by 2%. b. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be more than 2% c. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be less than 2% d. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the average hourly earnings will decrease

In parallelogram abcd the ratio of ab to bcis 5: 3. if the perimeter of abcd is 32 find ab

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