Equation of a Line with Given Direction Vector

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Equation of a Line with Given Direction Vector

## Formula

For direction vector $$(a,b)$$ passing through $$(x_1,y_1)$$:

$$b(x-x_1)-a(y-y_1)=0$$

## Usage

- Used to construct a line parallel to a given direction vector.

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