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Answer 1

Answer:

p=5

Step-by-step explanation:

Since XY is parallel to BC, we can write

AX/AB=AY/AC.

AB=AX+XB=p-3+2p-2=3p-5.

Also, CY=4AY.

So, AC=AY+CY=AY+4AY=5AY.

Now, AY/AC=AX/AB

AY/5AY=p-3/3p-5

1/5=p-3/3p-5

3p-5/p-3=5

3p-5=5p-15

15-5=5p-3p

10=2p

p=5

The answer is p=5.

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