Equation of a Line Parallel to a Vector

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Equation of a Line Parallel to a Vector

## Formula

A line through $$(x_1,y_1)$$ parallel to vector $$(a,b)$$ is:

$$bx-ay=bx_1-ay_1$$

## Usage

- Used to construct a line when its direction vector is given.

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