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The discussion focuses on finding parametric equations for a line parallel to a given line defined by the parametric equations x = 5 - 3t, y = -2 + t, z = 1 + 9t. The direction vector of the line is confirmed as <-3, 1, 9>. The user successfully derives the parametric equations for the parallel line through the point P(-6, 4, -3) as x = -6 - 3s, y = 4 + s, z = -3 + 9s. This demonstrates a clear understanding of vector direction and parametric equations.

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So I am given this:

If l has parametric equations

x = 5-3t
y = -2+t
z = 1+9t

find parametic equations for the line through P(-6,4,-3) that is parallel to l.

So, my question is this: for the two lines to be parallel, they have to have the same direction vector right? In this case, <-3, 1, 9>. So if I were to find the parallel line to l, it would be:

x = -6-3s
y = 4+s
z = -3+9s

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