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What is the Cartesian equation of a line in 3D geometry?


Ravindra Pindel 15th Jul, 2020
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Ravindra Pindel 15th Jul, 2020

The Cartesian equation of a line in 3D geometry is given by the system of equations:

(x - x0) / a = (y - y0) / b = (z - z0) / c
Here, (x0, y0, z0) is a point on the line, and (a, b, c) are the direction ratios of the line. This equation relates the coordinates of any point on the line.

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