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:
2. Equation of the Plane:
The equation of the plane is:
3. Substituting the Parametric Equations into the Plane Equation:
We will substitute , , and into the plane equation .
Simplify the equation:
4. Solve for :
5. Substitute back into the parametric equations:
6. Intersection Point:
The point where the line intersects the plane is .
Would you like a detailed explanation of any of these steps or further clarification?
Here are 5 questions to expand on this topic:
- How would the solution change if the plane's equation were different?
- What if the parametric equation of the line had a different parameter?
- How can we check if a line lies entirely on the plane?
- What if the plane's equation was homogeneous (e.g., )?
- 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