Question

A number(n) when added to 14 gives 72. This can be represented by the equation .

• A. $n+14=72$
• B. $72n=14$
• C. $14–n=72$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $n+14=72$

Let the number be $n.$
When $14$ is added to this number, we get $n+14.$
According to the question, the number when added to 14 gives us 72.
$\therefore n+14=72$
represents the given information.