MCQ
Assertion (A): The like terms are ab, -5b.
Reasons (R): like terms are terms that have the same variables and powers.
  • A
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • B
    Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  • C
    A is true but R is false.
  • A is false but R is true.

Answer

Correct option: D.
A is false but R is true.
D

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