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If 3x+7=x2+p=7x+5 , what is the value of P ?

17/2
25/3
33/4
41/5

Correct Answer: 17/2

Explanation:

$3 x + 7 = 7 x + 5 = > 7 x - 3 x = 2 = > 4 x = 2 = > x = 2$

Now, $3 x + 7 = x 2 + p = \frac{3}{2} + 7 = \frac{1}{4} + p = > p = \frac{17}{2}$

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