Question

for what value of p are 2p+1,13and 5p-3 are three consecutive term of an A.P

Answer 1

Answer: 4

Step-by-step explanation:

If   2p+1, 13 and 5p-3 are consecutive terms of AP, then

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

⇒13 - 2p - 1 = 5p - 16

⇒7p = 28

⇒ p = 4