This morning, Elena wrote a check in the amount of $42.50. This brought her balance down to –$14.25. Suppose n represents Elena's balance before she wrote the check. 
 
Which equation can be used to represent this situation?
  
 A. 
n – 14.25 = 42.50
  
 B. 
n + 42.50 = –14.25
  
 C. 
n – 42.50 = –14.25
  
 D. 
n – 14.25 = –42.50