Find Parametric Equations for the Line That Passes Through the Point

question 8

Multiple Choice

Find parametric equations for the line that passes through the point P and is parallel to the vector v. $P ( 0,0,0 ) , \quad \mathrm { v } = \langle - 5,2,9 \rangle$

• A) \(x = - 5 t , y = 2 t , z = 9 t\)
• B) \(x = 5 - 5 t , y = 2 + 2 t , z = 9 - 9 t\)
• C) \(x = 2 - 5 t , y = - 5 + 2 t , z = 9 t\)
• D) \(x = - 5 , y = 2 , z = 9\)
• E) none of these

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