Question

When 14 is added to a number, we obtain 72. The equation which shows this relationship is.

• A. $14–n=72$
• B. $72+n+14=0$
• C. $14+n=72$
• D. $72n=14$

Answer 1

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

Let us split the question and then make equations.
Let the number be $n$.
When $14$ is added to a number we get $n+14$.
According to the question, $n+14=72$
This is the required equation.