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If x = 2α+1 and y = α-1 is a solution of the equation 2x-3y+5=0, find the value of α.

Given, x = 2α+1 and y = α-1 is a solution of the equation 2x-3y+5=0


⇒ 2 × (2α + 1) – 3(α – 1) + 5 = 0


⇒ 4α +_2 – 3α + 3 + 5 = 0


⇒ α = -10


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