Find the value of p in the equation 2p-1 over 5= p-1 over 3

p = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

(2p -1)/5 = (p-1)/3

Using cross products

(2p-1) *3 = (p-1)*5

Distribute

6p-3 = 5p -5

Subtract 5p from each side

6p-5p -3 = 5p-5p -5

p -3 = -5

Add 3 to each side

p-3+3 = -5+3

p =-2

answer: city needs 2.4 inches of rainfall more to match the record of 40 inches.

step-by-step explanation:

since we have given that

total annual rainfall a city record = 40 inches

this year, total rainfall recorded = 37.6 inches

number of inches of rainfall   is needed to match the record of 40 inches is given by

hence, city needs 2.4 inches of rainfall more to match the record of 40 inches.