Question 1301a

Vectors II: Lines and Planes
Vector Equation of a Line I

Question

Find the equation of the line passing through the point P(0,0,1){P \left( 0, 0, 1 \right)} and parallel to the vector (−44−1).{\begin{pmatrix} - 4 \\ 4 \\ - 1 \end{pmatrix}.}

Attempt

l:{l: } r=a+λd,  λ∈R.{\mathbf{r}=\mathbf{a}+\lambda\mathbf{d}, \; \lambda \in \mathbb{R}.}
a={\mathbf{a}=}
({\Biggl(}
),{\Biggr), \quad}
d={\mathbf{d}=}
({\Biggl(}
){\Biggr)}

Answer

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