Ir (2p-1,p) is a solution of the equation 9y + 12 = 10x, then find the value of p

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IReXes · Answer 1 · 2022-10-19T18:49:46+0000

Answer:

p = 2

Explanation:

Since, (2p-1,p) is a solution of the equation 9y + 12 = 10x.

Therefore, plug x = 2p - 1 & y = p in the above equation.

9p + 12 = 10(2p - 1)

9p + 12 = 20p - 10

12 + 10 = 20p - 9p

22 = 11p

p = 22/11

p = 2