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Use an intersection to determine an unknown coordinate

The line L has equation r=(1,3,7)+t(2,−1,5)\mathbf r=(1,3,7)+t(2,-1,5), t∈Rt\in\mathbb R. A,B have position vectors (9,3,26)(9,3,26) and (13,9,α)(13,9,\alpha). L intersects the line through A,B at P. Find α and the acute angle between L and AB. marks

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CJC · Review problems · Question 1

First solve the two coordinate equations that do not contain α.

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