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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Equation of a Line Parallel to a Vector
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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