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.