Step: 1
Steve had 7 pencils and his friend had n pencils. Number of pencils both had is 84 represents the equation "7 + n = 84".
Step: 2
James has n CDs and each of his CDs has 7 songs. The total number of songs in his collection is 84 represents the equation "7 × n = 84".
Step: 3
Smith purchased n lb of carrot and 7 lb of onions. Weight of both the vegetables is 84 lb represents the equation "n + 7 = 84".
Step: 4
Carol had n candies. She divided equally among 7 children. Each child got 84 candies represents the equation "n ÷ 7 = 84".
Step: 5
So, amongst the choices, the situation "James has n CDs and each of his CDs has 7 songs. The total number of songs in his collection is 84." represents correctly the given equation.
Correct Answer is : James has n CDs and each of his CDs has 7 songs. The total number of songs in his collection is 84.