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The Cartesian equation of a line is
`(x+3)/(2)=(y-5)/(4)=(z+6)/(2)`
Find the vector equation for the line.

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`vecr=(-3hati+5hatj=6hatk)+lambda(2hati+4hatj+2hatk)`
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