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Example 4: Finding the Vector Equation Of a Line

Find a vector equation for the line L with the parametric equations

x = 3t + 2. y = 0t - 4. z = t + 0.

Let

P = 2i - 4j, D = 3i + k,

then L has the vector equation

X = P + fD, or X = (2i - 4j) + t(3i + k).

L is shown in Figure 10.3.6.

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Figure 10.3.6
Home Vectors Vectors and Lines in Space Examples Example 4: Finding the Vector Equation Of a Line

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