The Cartesian equation of the line passing through the point $(5, -2, 4)$ and parallel to the vector $3\hat{i}-2\hat{j}+8\hat{k}$ is . . . . . . .

  • A
    $\frac{x-5}{3} = \frac{y+2}{-2} = \frac{z-4}{8}$
  • B
    $\frac{x+5}{-3} = \frac{y-2}{2} = \frac{z+4}{8}$
  • C
    $\frac{x+5}{3} = \frac{y-2}{-2} = \frac{z+4}{8}$
  • D
    $\frac{x-5}{-3} = \frac{y+2}{2} = \frac{z-4}{8}$

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