Let P = (1,3) and Q = (2,6) be points in the plane. Find a vector-valued function R(t) = R0+tv such that R(t) describes the line through P and Q.

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Let P = (1,3) and Q = (2,6) be points in the plane. Find a vector-valued function R(t) = R0+tv such that R(t) describes the line through P and Q.

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