Yuri and Trina sold boxes of cookies. Yuri sold 14 boxes, while Trina sold

boxes. Together, they sold a total of 37 boxes. Which equation represents the
number of boxes Trina sold? How many boxes did she sell? (1 point)
n
n − 37 = 14; Trina sold 51 boxes.
n + 14 = 37; Trina sold 23 boxes.
n − 14 = 37; Trina sold 51 boxes.
n + 37 = 14; Trina sold 23 boxes.

1 answer

The correct equation that represents the number of boxes Trina sold is n + 14 = 37.

To find the number of boxes Trina sold, we subtract 14 from both sides of the equation:

n + 14 - 14 = 37 - 14

This simplifies to:

n = 23

Therefore, Trina sold 23 boxes.