Answer :
[tex]\huge\text{Hey there!}[/tex]
[tex]\large\text{Equation: q + 9 = 13}[/tex]
[tex]\large\text{SUBTRACT both sides by 9}[/tex]
[tex]\large\text{q + 9 - 9 = 13 - 9}[/tex]
[tex]\large\text{Cancel out: 9 - 9 because that gives you 0}[/tex]
[tex]\large\text{Keep: 13 - 9 because that gives you the value of q}[/tex]
[tex]\large\text{q = 13 - 9}[/tex]
[tex]\boxed{\boxed{\large\text{Answer: \bf q = 4 }}}\huge\checkmark[/tex]
[tex]\text{Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!}[/tex]
~[tex]\frak{Amphitrite1049:)}[/tex][tex]\large\text{SUBTRACT BOTH SIDES by 9}[/tex]