Perpendicular lines
Points A(1,2), B(4,-2) and C(3,-2) are given. Find the parametric equations of the line that:
a) It passes through point C and is parallel to the line AB,
b) It passes through point C and is perpendicular to line AB.
a) It passes through point C and is parallel to the line AB,
b) It passes through point C and is perpendicular to line AB.
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