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Find parametric equations for the line.The line through the points (1,5,2) and (5,0,-1).
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The direction vector is obtained by subtracting the coordinates of the two given points. So, we have: \[ \vec{d} = (x_2 - x_1, y_2 - y_1, z_2 - z_1) = (5 - 1, 0 - 5, -1 - 2) = (4, -5, -3) \] Show more…
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