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What is the Cartesian equation of a line passing through point (1, 2, 3) with direction ratios 4, -4, 2?

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x-1/4 = y-2/-4 = z-3/2

x-1/2 = y-2/4 = z-3/-4

x-1/-4 = y-2/2 = z-3/-4

x-1/-2 = y-2/4 = z-3/4

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