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Vector and Cartesian equations

Determine vector, parametric and Cartesian equations of straight lines and straight-line segments given the position of two points, or equivalent information, in both two and three dimensions.

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Line and plane equation forms

manipulative

Scrub a point and direction (line) or two spanning directions (plane) in an orbitable 3D scene and watch vector, parametric and Cartesian forms update together.

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