Statement $(A)$: The points $(2, 1)$ and $(-3, 5)$ lie on opposite sides of the line $3x - 2y + 1 = 0$.
Reason $(R)$: The algebraic perpendicular distances from the given points to the line have opposite signs.

  • A
    $A$ and $R$ are both independently true and $R$ is the correct explanation for $A$.
  • B
    $A$ and $R$ are both independently true and $R$ is not the correct explanation for $A$.
  • C
    $A$ is true but $R$ is false.
  • D
    $A$ is false but $R$ is true.

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