Question

In a one-day International cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, the two teams scored together $679$ runs. Write a linear equation in two variables to represent this situation.

• A. $x\mathit{+}y\mathit{=}\mathit{679}$
• B. $x\mathit{-}y\mathit{=}\mathit{679}$
• C. $x\mathit{+}\mathit{2}y\mathit{=}\mathit{679}$
• D. $\mathit{2}x\mathit{+}y\mathit{=}\mathit{679}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$x\mathit{+}y\mathit{=}\mathit{679}$

Explanation for the correct option:

Let the runs scored by India be $x$

Let the runs scored by Sri Lanka be $y$

The equation for the runs scored by India and Sri Lanka together will be

$x\mathit{}\mathit{+}\mathit{}y\mathit{=}\mathit{679}$

Hence, the correct answer is option A.