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

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