m and n are the x and y coordinates , respectively , of a point in the coordinate plane . if the points ( m , n ) and ( m + p , n + 18 ) both lie on the line defined by the equation x = ( y / 6 ) - ( 2 / 5 ) , what is the value of p ?
"x = ( y / 6 ) - ( 2 / 5 ) , and so y = 6 x + 12 / 5 . the slope is 6 . ( n + 18 - n ) / ( m + p - m ) = 6 p = 3 the answer is c ."
divide(18, 6)