Let P be the point (4, 1, 2). Find the equation of the line through P and parallel to the vector < 1, −1, 0 >.

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Problem 5E: For the line l:x,y,z=2,3,4+n3,-2,5, find a a point of the line. b a direction vector for the line.
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Let P be the point (4, 1, 2). Find the equation of the line through P and parallel to the vector < 1, −1, 0 >.

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