Question

The value of ‘p’ if (– 2, p) lies on the line represented by the equation 2x – 3y + 7 = 0, is ______.

Options

• `-13/2`

• `13/2`

• – 1

• 1

Answer 1

The value of ‘p’ if (– 2, p) lies on the line represented by the equation 2x – 3y + 7 = 0, is 1.

Explanation:

2x – 3y + 7 = 0

2(– 2) – 3p + 7 = 0

3p = 3

`\implies` p = 1