# Solution - Equation of a Line in Space

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Find the vector and Cartesian equations of the line through the point (1, 2, −4) and perpendicular to the two lines.

vecr=(8hati-19hatj+10hatk)+lambda(3hati-16hatj+7hatk) " and "vecr=(15hati+29hatj+5hatk)+mu(3hati+8hatj-5hatk)

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#### Reference Material

Solution for concept: Equation of a Line in Space. For the courses 12th CBSE (Arts), 12th CBSE (Commerce), 12th CBSE (Science)
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