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The equation of 2 straight lines that are parallel to each other are defined 4x + py =5 and 2x - 5y -6=0. calculate for p. by P(-3,5) Q (0,3) R (h,-3)​
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The equation of 2 straight lines that are parallel to each other are defined 4x + py =5 and 2x - 5y -6=0. calculate for p.

by
P(-3,5)
Q (0,3)
R (h,-3)​

User Warren Dew
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Answer:

-10

Explanation:

4x+py=5

Is also 2x+(p/2)y=5/2

And the other is 2x-5y+6=0

As the lines are parallel

2/2=(p/2)/(-5)

p= -10

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