To solve for \( a \) in terms of other variables, we need to isolate \( a \) on one side of the equation. We have two equations: \( a + b - 4 = P \) and \( a = m \). Since \( a = m \) is already solved for \( a \), we can substitute \( m \) into the first equation to express \( a \) in terms of \( b \) and \( P \).
Step 1: Isolate \( a \)
We start with the equation:
\[
a + b - 4 = P
\]
To isolate \( a \), we rearrange the equation:
\[
a = P - b + 4
\]
Step 2: Substitute \( a \)
We also have the equation:
\[
a = m
\]
By substituting \( m \) into the rearranged equation, we can express \( a \) in terms of \( b \) and \( P \):
\[
m = P - b + 4
\]
Final Answer
Thus, the expression for \( a \) in terms of \( b \) and \( P \) is:
\[
\boxed{a = P - b + 4}
\]