Lines and Planes in Space
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Mathematics/Calculus
Vector Equation for a LineA vector equation for the line $L$ through $P_0(x_0, y_0, z_0)$ parallel to $\mathbf{v}$ is $$\mathbf{r}(t) = \mathbf{r}_0 + t \mathbf{v}, \text{ } -\infty Vector Equation for a PlaneA vector equation for the plane through $P_0(x_0, y_0, z_0)$ normal to $\mathbf{n} = A \mathbf{i} + B \mathbf{j} + C\mathbf{k}$ is $$\mathbf{n} \cdot \overrightarrow{P_0P} = 0$$ where $\ma..