Question

Which equation and solution can be used to solve this problem?

Twenty-two less than a number is twenty-four.

q + 22 = 24: Subtract 22 from both sides. The answer is 2.
24 + q = 22: Subtract 22 from both sides. The answer is 2.
q minus 24 = 22: Add 24 to both sides. The answer is 46.
q minus 22 = 24: Add 22 to both sides. The answer is 46.

Answer 1

"Twenty-two less than a number is twenty-four" means the number minus 22 equals 24:

Equation: q − 22 = 24
Solve: q = 24 + 22 = 46

Check: 46 − 22 = 24.