Math Problem Statement

Find the point at which the line intersects the given plane. x = 2 − 2t, y = 3t, z = 1 + t; x + 2y − z = 4

Solution

To find the point at which the line intersects the plane, we can proceed as follows:

1. Parametric Equations of the Line:

The parametric equations of the line are given by:

x=22t,y=3t,z=1+tx = 2 - 2t, \quad y = 3t, \quad z = 1 + t

2. Equation of the Plane:

The equation of the plane is:

x+2yz=4x + 2y - z = 4

3. Substituting the Parametric Equations into the Plane Equation:

We will substitute x=22tx = 2 - 2t, y=3ty = 3t, and z=1+tz = 1 + t into the plane equation x+2yz=4x + 2y - z = 4.

(22t)+2(3t)(1+t)=4(2 - 2t) + 2(3t) - (1 + t) = 4

Simplify the equation:

22t+6t1t=42 - 2t + 6t - 1 - t = 4

1+3t=41 + 3t = 4

4. Solve for tt:

3t=33t = 3

t=1t = 1

5. Substitute t=1t = 1 back into the parametric equations:

x=22(1)=0x = 2 - 2(1) = 0 y=3(1)=3y = 3(1) = 3 z=1+1=2z = 1 + 1 = 2

6. Intersection Point:

The point where the line intersects the plane is (0,3,2)(0, 3, 2).

Would you like a detailed explanation of any of these steps or further clarification?

Here are 5 questions to expand on this topic:

  1. How would the solution change if the plane's equation were different?
  2. What if the parametric equation of the line had a different parameter?
  3. How can we check if a line lies entirely on the plane?
  4. What if the plane's equation was homogeneous (e.g., x+2yz=0x + 2y - z = 0)?
  5. How do you calculate the distance between a point and a plane?

Tip: Always ensure that the parametric equations are correctly substituted into the plane's equation when solving intersection problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parametric Equations
Equation of a Plane
Intersection of Line and Plane

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12