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The vector equation of the straight line passing through the point with position vector ^i3^j+^k and parallel to the vector, 2^i+3^j4^k in standard cartesian form is:

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x+12=y+33=z14
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x12=y+33=z14
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x12=y+33=z14
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x12=y33=z+14
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Solution

The correct option is C x12=y+33=z14
The vector equation of the straight line is
r=^i3^j+^k+t(2^i+3^j4^k)
or
x^i+y^j+z^k=(1+2t)^i+(3+3t)^j+(14t)^k.
Eliminating t from each component, we obtain the cartesian form of the straight line,
x12=y+33=z14.

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