I'm having trouble answering this question and the 2/3 confuses me

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

The table below lists recommended amounts of food to order for 10 party guests. how much of each food item should nathan and amanda order for a graduation party with 55 guests? use the table to answer. item amount fried chicken 16 pieces lasagna 7 pounds deli meats 1.8 pounds sliced cheese 1 and two fifths pounds bakery buns 1 dozen potato salad 2 pounds

Y= 4x + 3 y = - 1 4 x - 5 what is the best description for the lines represented by the equations?