Question

Assertion (A): (2, −1) is the solution to the two equations 3x + 4y = 2 and 7x − 2y = 16.

Reason (R): A system of linear or equations is said to be consistent and independent if there exists only one solution.

Options

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct reason for A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is the incorrect reason for A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.

Answer 1

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct reason for A.