Tell how the numbers change in decimal numbers and why

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

40) linda was making chocolate truffles for the first day of school. the recipe for 20 chocolate truffles is: i cup of cream 2 cups of dark chocolate she noticed this will not be enough truffles for the 42 sure that all students in each homeroom next year. to be sure that all students receive a truffle, linda must adjust her recipe. a. complete the recipe for 42 truffles cups of cream - cups of dark chocolate work:

Which shows a reasonable estimation for 124% of 42 using the distributive property?