Find the slope of the linear function

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

Akitchen is 12 ft. by 14 ft. with 10 ft. high walls. how much would it cost to put vinyl flooring in this room? $8.80 per ft

Will give brainliest for correct answer 8. use the distance time graph to answer these questions: a. what does the graph tell us about the velocity of the car? b. what is the average velocity of the car? (show work) c. is the velocity reflected in the graph positive or negative?d. is there any point on the graph where the car is not moving? how do we know?