Discussion
Assertion: a matrix with n distinct eigenvalues is diagonalisable. Reason: distinct eigenvalues are necessary for n independent eigenvectors.
Answer: A
Distinct eigenvalues do guarantee independence and so make the matrix diagonalisable, but they are sufficient rather than necessary. A repeated eigenvalue may still supply enough independent eigenvectors, as the identity matrix shows.
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