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

Which of the following functions corresponds to the above sinusoid? a. 10 cos πx - 5 b. -5 sin x - 5 c. -10 cos πx/2 - 0.5 d. 10 sin πx - 5

The weight of a radioactive isotope was 96 grams at the start of an experiment. after one hour, the weight of the isotope was half of its initial weight. after two hours, the weight of the isotope was half of its weight the previous hour. if this pattern continues, which of the following graphs represents the weight of the radioactive isotope over time? a. graph w b. graph x c. graph y d. graph z