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23 March, 11:37

Find the value of p in the equation 2p-1 over 5 = p-1 over 3

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  1. 23 March, 13:46
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    p = - 2

    Step-by-step explanation:

    (2p - 1) / 5 = (p-1) / 3

    Using cross products

    (2p-1) * 3 = (p-1) * 5

    Distribute

    6p-3 = 5p - 5

    Subtract 5p from each side

    6p-5p - 3 = 5p-5p - 5

    p - 3 = - 5

    Add 3 to each side

    p-3+3 = - 5+3

    p = -2
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