Cartesian Equation of a Line
A line passing through:
$$P(x_1,y_1,z_1)$$
with direction ratios:
$$a:b:c$$
has equation:
$$\frac{x-x_1}{a}=\frac{y-y_1}{b}=\frac{z-z_1}{c}$$
Usage
- Standard Cartesian form of a line in 3D.
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Cartesian Equation of a Line
Cartesian Equation of a Line
A line passing through:
$$P(x_1,y_1,z_1)$$
with direction ratios:
$$a:b:c$$
has equation:
$$\frac{x-x_1}{a}=\frac{y-y_1}{b}=\frac{z-z_1}{c}$$
Usage
- Standard Cartesian form of a line in 3D.
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