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Find value of p. help

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User Anil Olakkal
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If the two line segments are parallel to each other, we can establish the following proportion and reach the result.


  • (3p)/(3p+(2p-5)) =(26)/(26+14)

  • 120p=130p-130

  • 130=130p-120p

  • 130=10p

  • 13=p

Therefore, our answer is
p=13.

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