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The vector equation of the line `(x-5)/(3) = ( y +4)/(7) = (z-6)/(2)` is `vecr = 5 hati - 4 hatj + 6 hatk + lamda( 3 hati + 7 hatj + 2hatk)`

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To determine if the given vector equation of the line is correct, we need to analyze the provided Cartesian form of the line and convert it into vector form. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Cartesian Equation**: The given equation of the line is: \[ \frac{x - 5}{3} = \frac{y + 4}{7} = \frac{z - 6}{2} \] 2. **Understand the Form**: The general form of the equation of a line in three-dimensional space can be expressed as: \[ \frac{x - x_1}{a} = \frac{y - y_1}{b} = \frac{z - z_1}{c} \] where \((x_1, y_1, z_1)\) is a point on the line and \((a, b, c)\) are the direction ratios of the line. 3. **Extract Point and Direction Ratios**: - From the equation, we can identify: - \(x_1 = 5\) - \(y_1 = -4\) - \(z_1 = 6\) - Direction ratios \(a = 3\), \(b = 7\), \(c = 2\). 4. **Write the Position Vector**: The position vector of the point \((5, -4, 6)\) is: \[ \vec{r_0} = 5\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} + 6\hat{k} \] 5. **Write the Direction Vector**: The direction vector corresponding to the direction ratios is: \[ \vec{d} = 3\hat{i} + 7\hat{j} + 2\hat{k} \] 6. **Formulate the Vector Equation**: The vector equation of the line can be written as: \[ \vec{r} = \vec{r_0} + \lambda \vec{d} \] Substituting the values, we get: \[ \vec{r} = (5\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} + 6\hat{k}) + \lambda(3\hat{i} + 7\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}) \] 7. **Final Expression**: Therefore, the vector equation of the line is: \[ \vec{r} = 5\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} + 6\hat{k} + \lambda(3\hat{i} + 7\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}) \] ### Conclusion: The vector equation provided in the question is indeed correct.
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