Assertion :Three points A(x1,y1), B(x2,y2) and C(x3,y3) are collinear if x1+x2+x3=y1+y2+y3. Reason: The points A(x,−x), B(7,−5), C(−5,3) are collinear if x=1.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is C Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct Assertion is False as the condition for collinearity is ∣∣
∣∣x1y11x2y21x3y31∣∣
∣∣=0, using in reason we have ∣∣
∣∣x−x17−51−531∣∣
∣∣=0 ⇒4x−4=0⇒x=1 and reason is True.