"A number q plus 7 is less than 45"
Let's put this into parts.
A number q plus 7
Is less than 45
q + 7 < 45
< = less than sign.
q + 7 = a number plus 7
So, to solve for q, you must get q by itself.
q + 7 < 45
Subtract 7 from both sides.
q < 45 - 7
q < 38
~Hope I helped!~
