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The lines represented by 3x + 4y = 8 and px + 2y = 7 are parallel. Find the value of p.

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Solution

As lines are Parallel $\Rightarrow$ Slopes are equal
$\Rightarrow \frac{- 4}{3} = \frac{- 2}{P} \Rightarrow P = \frac{3}{2}$

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