Math Problem Statement

Find an equation of the plane that is orthogonal to the plane 10x + 9z = 2 and contains the line of intersection of the planes 2x - 3y + z = 56 and x + 2y - 3z = 63.

Solution

To solve the problem, we need to find the equation of a plane that:

  1. Is orthogonal to the plane 10x+9z=210x + 9z = 2, and
  2. Contains the line of intersection of the two planes:
    • 2x3y+z=562x - 3y + z = 56
    • x+2y3z=63x + 2y - 3z = 63

Step 1: Normal Vector of the Orthogonal Plane

The equation of the plane 10x+9z=210x + 9z = 2 gives us its normal vector: n1=(10,0,9)\vec{n_1} = (10, 0, 9) Since the required plane must be orthogonal to this plane, its normal vector must be perpendicular to n1\vec{n_1}. The normal vector of our plane should lie in the plane containing the line of intersection of the two planes 2x3y+z=562x - 3y + z = 56 and x+2y3z=63x + 2y - 3z = 63.

Step 2: Find the Line of Intersection

To find the line of intersection of the planes 2x3y+z=562x - 3y + z = 56 and x+2y3z=63x + 2y - 3z = 63, we solve the system of equations:

  1. 2x3y+z=562x - 3y + z = 56
  2. x+2y3z=63x + 2y - 3z = 63

We can use elimination or substitution to solve for the variables and get parametric equations for the line of intersection.

Step 3: Combine to Get the Equation

Once we have the parametric equations of the line of intersection, we will combine that information with the requirement of orthogonality to construct the equation of the plane. Since the plane must also be orthogonal to 10x+9z=210x + 9z = 2, we need to ensure its normal vector satisfies that condition.

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However, you can solve this by continuing from these steps:

  1. Solve the two plane equations 2x3y+z=562x - 3y + z = 56 and x+2y3z=63x + 2y - 3z = 63 to find their line of intersection.
  2. Use the normal vector of the plane 10x+9z=210x + 9z = 2, which is (10,0,9)(10, 0, 9), to ensure orthogonality for your new plane.
  3. Combine these to form the final plane equation from the line of intersection and orthogonality.

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Here are 5 follow-up questions for further understanding:

  1. How do we find the normal vector of a plane from its equation?
  2. What method is best for solving the system of two plane equations?
  3. How do we check if two planes are orthogonal?
  4. Why is the line of intersection important for this problem?
  5. Can you visualize planes in 3D space to better understand their interaction?

Tip: The normal vector to a plane is always perpendicular to every line that lies on the plane.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Planes in 3D
Intersection of Planes
Orthogonal Planes
Vectors

Formulas

Equation of a plane: ax + by + cz = d
Normal vector for a plane
Cross product to find the direction of the intersection line

Theorems

Two planes intersect in a line
Orthogonality condition between planes

Suitable Grade Level

College or Advanced High School (Grades 11-12)