Question

for what value of p,are 2p+1,13 and 5p-3,three consecutive number of an p

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Solution :

Given 2p+1 , 13 , 5p-3 are

three consecutive numbers

in A .P

a1 = 2p+1 , a2 = 13 , a3 = 5p-3

a2 - a1 = a3 - a2

=> 13 -(2p+1) = 5p-3 - 13

=> 13 - 2p - 1 = 5p - 16

=> 12 + 16 = 5p + 2p

=> 28 = 7p

=> 28/7 = p

=> 4 = p

Therefore ,

p = 4

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