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Understanding Vector Equations and Their Significance in Mathematics
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[QUOTE="Calpalned, post: 5001074, member: 525107"] [h2]Homework Statement [/h2] What is the significance of each vector forumula? Which one is used for what and why? What is the purpose of the symmetric function? [h2]Homework Equations[/h2] 1) r = r[SUB]0[/SUB] + tv 2) r(t) = (1 - t)r[SUB]0[/SUB] + tr[SUB]1[/SUB] 3) Symmetric equation [h2]The Attempt at a Solution[/h2] My textbook introduced me to the first formula write equations for vectors, which I understand. Later it introduced segments and modified the first equation to the second one, without any clear explanation. I don't understand why separate formulas are needed for vectors and segments. Finally, my textbook concluded that chapter by eliminating the parameter t and getting the "symmetric equation". What is the purpose of that equation? Thank you so much. This is so confusing for me. [/QUOTE]
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