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Vector equation of a line (English)

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Definition (keystage 4)

A line that passes through point a and has direction vector r has equation x=a+tr, where t can be any real number.
This is true in any number of dimensions.

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Relations

broader:: (en) Equation of a straight line
references:: (en) Vector
see also:: (en) Vector equation of a plane

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