Are There Other Equations for Lines Besides <x0+at,y0+by,z0+tz>?

In summary, the slope-intercept form of a line equation is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. To find the equation of a line given two points, first calculate the slope using the formula (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1). Then, use the slope-intercept form (y = mx + b) and plug in one of the points for x and y. Finally, solve for b to get the complete equation. The standard form of a plane equation is Ax + By + Cz + D = 0, where A, B, and C are the coefficients of x, y, and z, and D is a constant. To find
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I have a question about the equation of a line

Are the forms <x0+at,y0+by,z0+tz>
And t=(x-x0)/a=(y-y0)/b=(z-z0)/c only for straight lines?
 
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hi nameVoid! :smile:

(i think you mean <x0+at,y0+bt,z0+ct>)
nameVoid said:
I have a question about the equation of a line

Are the forms <x0+at,y0+by,z0+tz>
And t=(x-x0)/a=(y-y0)/b=(z-z0)/c only for straight lines?

yes …

now show us how you'd prove that :wink:
 

1. What is the slope-intercept form of a line equation?

The slope-intercept form of a line equation is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

2. How do you find the equation of a line given two points?

To find the equation of a line given two points, first calculate the slope using the formula (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1). Then, use the slope-intercept form (y = mx + b) and plug in one of the points for x and y. Finally, solve for b to get the complete equation.

3. What is the standard form of a plane equation?

The standard form of a plane equation is Ax + By + Cz + D = 0, where A, B, and C are the coefficients of x, y, and z, and D is a constant.

4. How do you find the equation of a plane given three points?

To find the equation of a plane given three points, first calculate the cross product of two vectors formed by the three points. Then, use the standard form of a plane equation and plug in one of the points for x, y, and z. Finally, solve for D to get the complete equation.

5. What is the relationship between the slope of a line and the angle it makes with the x-axis?

The slope of a line is equal to the tangent of the angle it makes with the x-axis. This means that a steeper line will have a larger slope and a smaller angle, while a flatter line will have a smaller slope and a larger angle.

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