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.

D. q minus 22 = 24: Add 22 to both sides. The answer is 46.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the list of options, one would notice that the number is represented with letter q.

So, we'll analyse the question base on the assumption that the number is represented with letter q.

The statement "Twenty-two less than a number is twenty-four".

First, this statement can be splitted into two.

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

Taking them one after the other.

"Twenty-two less than a number" as it is means; q - 22

Then we have "is twenty-four."

is represents =

twenty-four = 24

This gives "= 24"

Bringing the two expressions together;

q - 22 = 24

To get the value of q; simply add 22 to both sides

q - 22 + 22 = 24 + 22

q = 46

Hence, option D is correct.

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