Question

State, true or false :

If the point (2, a) lies on the line 2x – y = 3, then a = 5.

Options

• True

• False

Answer 1

This statement is False.

Explanation:

The point (2, a) lies on the line 2x − y = 3.

∴ 2(2) − a = 3

4 − a = 3

a = 4 − 3 = 1

Thus, the given statement is false.