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Write vector and Cartesian equations without dividing by zero

Find a vector equation and cartesian equation of the following lines:

(a) passing through the point with position vector 7i+2j−4k7\mathbf i+2\mathbf j-4\mathbf k and parallel to to i−3j+k\mathbf i-3\mathbf j+\mathbf k

(b) passing through the points (2,−2,1)(2,-2,1) and (0,4,9)(0,4,9)

(c) passing through the point with position vector 7i7\mathbf i and parallel to the line r=(2−p)i+pj+5k\mathbf r=(2-p)\mathbf i+p\mathbf j+5\mathbf k.

CJC · Discussion · Question 1

A point fixes position and a nonzero direction fixes orientation.

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