Calculus, 10th Edition (Anton)

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Chapter 12 - Vector-Valued Functions - 12.1 Introduction To Vector-Valued Functions - Exercises Set 12.1 - Page 846: 9

Answer

The line passing through the point $(3,0)$ and parallel to the vector $(-2\mathbf{i} + 5\mathbf{j})$

Work Step by Step

Step 1 Given the vector equation below: \[ \mathbf{r}(t) = (3 -2t)\mathbf{i} + 5\mathbf{j}t \] and using the standard form of the vector equation below: \[ \mathbf{r}(t) = x(t)\mathbf{i} + y(t)\mathbf{j} \] compare the two functions together: \[ x(t)\mathbf{i} + y(t)\mathbf{j} = (3 - 2t)\mathbf{i} + 5t\mathbf{j} \] So, the parametric equations are: \[ x(t) = 3 - 2t, \quad y(t) = 5t \] Step 2 As a result, the graph of the equation represents the line in 2-dimensional space passing through the point $(3,0)$ and parallel to the vector $(-2\mathbf{i} + 5\mathbf{j})$.
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