Question

For what value of p, are 2p + 1, 13, 5p – 3 three consecutive terms of an AP?​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the it is an AP

d= 13 -(2p+1) = -2p+12

d= 5p-3 -13 = 5p-16

-2p+12= 5p-16

5p+2p= 16+12

7p = 28

p= 4

when P=4 then it is anAP

Answer 2

Answer:

For what value of p, are 2p + 1, 13, 5p – 3 three consecutive terms of an AP?

p=4