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A line passes through the point with position vector `2 hat i-3 hat j+4 hat k` and is in the direction of `3 hat i+4 hat j-5 hat kdot` Find equations of the line in vector and Cartesian form.

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To find the equations of the line in both vector and Cartesian form, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Position Vector and Direction Vector The position vector of the point through which the line passes is given as: \[ \mathbf{a} = 2\hat{i} - 3\hat{j} + 4\hat{k} \] The direction vector of the line is given as: ...
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