Math Problem Statement

Write the following plane in vector parametric form: -5x - 5y - 4z = 6

Solution

We are tasked with converting the given plane equation 5x5y4z=6-5x - 5y - 4z = 6 into vector parametric form.

The general form for a plane is:

Ax+By+Cz=DAx + By + Cz = D

The parametric form of a plane can be written as:

r=r0+sd+te\mathbf{r} = \mathbf{r}_0 + s\mathbf{d} + t\mathbf{e}

Where:

  • r0\mathbf{r}_0 is a point on the plane.
  • d\mathbf{d} and e\mathbf{e} are two direction vectors parallel to the plane.
  • ss and tt are parameters.

Step 1: Find a Point on the Plane

We can choose values for two variables and solve for the third. Let's choose x=0x = 0 and y=0y = 0 to find a point r0\mathbf{r}_0.

Substitute x=0x = 0 and y=0y = 0 into the equation:

4z=6z=32-4z = 6 \quad \Rightarrow \quad z = -\frac{3}{2}

Thus, one point on the plane is r0=(0,0,32)\mathbf{r}_0 = (0, 0, -\frac{3}{2}).

Step 2: Find Two Direction Vectors

Now, we need two independent direction vectors that lie on the plane. To do this, we can assign values to two variables and solve for the third to find two more points.

  1. Set x=1x = 1 and y=0y = 0:

5(1)4z=654z=64z=11z=114-5(1) - 4z = 6 \quad \Rightarrow \quad -5 - 4z = 6 \quad \Rightarrow \quad -4z = 11 \quad \Rightarrow \quad z = -\frac{11}{4}

This gives the point (1,0,114)(1, 0, -\frac{11}{4}).

  1. Set x=0x = 0 and y=1y = 1:

[ -5(1) - 4z = 6 \quad \Rightarrow \quad -5 - 4z = 6 \quad \Rightarrow \quad z = =- insert

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Planes in 3D Space

Formulas

General equation of a plane: Ax + By + Cz = D
Parametric equation of a plane: r = r0 + s*d + t*e

Theorems

Equation of a plane
Parametric representation of vectors

Suitable Grade Level

University Level