Find Parametric Equations for the Line Described Below

question 36

Multiple Choice

Find parametric equations for the line described below.
-The line through the point P(-2, , -5) and perpendicular to the vectors u = i - 5j + 7k and v = -6i - 3j + 4k

• A) x = 1t - 2, y = -62t + 5, z = -45t - 5
• B) x = 1t - 2, y = -62t + 5, z = 5t - 5
• C) x = 1t - 2, y = 62t + 5, z = -45t - 5
• D) x = 1t + 2, y = -62t - 5, z = 5t + 5

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