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Find parametric equations for the line.The line through (-3,-2,1) and (-1,-3,-1).
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The direction vector is obtained by subtracting the coordinates of the two given points. So, we have: \[ \vec{d} = (-1,-3,-1) - (-3,-2,1) = (2,-1,-2) \] Show more…
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