Finding the vector equation of a plane

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The discussion centers on finding the vector equation of a plane using the point (6,0,0) and direction vectors u = [-2,3,1] and v = [-2,2,3]. The initial solution presented is [6,0,0] + r[-2,3,1] + q[-2,2,3], where r and q are real numbers. A participant questions the choice of the point (6,0,0) as it only lies on vector v, not vector u. An alternative solution is proposed, which rearranges the vectors and points but ultimately aligns with the original answer.

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Homework Statement
Find a vector equation of the plane that passes through the point (6, 0, 0) and contains the line 𝑥 = 4 - 2𝑡, 𝑦 = 2 + 3𝑡, 𝑧 = 3 + 𝑡.
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Solution:
u = [-2,3,1]
Po = (6,0,0) & P = (4,2,3)
PoP = v = [-2,2,3]
Therefore, the answer is [6,0,0] + r[-2,3,1] + q[-2,2,3]; r, q are real numbers

I don't understand why (6,0,0) is used as the point in the vector equation, since it only lies on the [-2,2,3] vector, not the u = [-2,3,1] vector.

My answer is r = [4,2,3] + r[2,-2,-3] + q[-2,3,1], r, q are real numbers

Could anyone explain the solution, and is my answer correct? Thanks.
 
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Your answer is transformable to
[4,2,3]+q[-2,3,1]-r[-2,2,3]=[6,0,0]+q[-2,3,1]-(r-1)[-2,2,3]
changing q with r and -(r-1) with q, it equals to the text answer.
 
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