Math Problem Statement
Solution
The task is to find a parametric equation for the line of intersection of the two planes and .
The two planes are given in parametric form:
Steps to solve:
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Parametrize the planes: Write each plane in terms of general points using their parameters and .
- A general point on : = \begin{pmatrix} -4 - \beta \\ 7 + 2\alpha + 2\beta \\ 4 + \alpha + 4\beta \end{pmatrix}.$$
- A general point on : = \begin{pmatrix} -2 - \alpha \\ 4 - \alpha - \beta \\ -1 - 3\beta \end{pmatrix}.$$
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Find the intersection: At the intersection, points on and are the same: This gives three equations:
Simplify these equations:
- From the first equation: \alpha - \beta = 2. \tag{1}
- From the second equation: 3\alpha + 3\beta = -3 \implies \alpha + \beta = -1. \tag{2}
- From the third equation: \alpha + 7\beta = -5. \tag{3}
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Solve the system of equations: Use equations (1), (2), and (3) to find and in terms of one parameter:
- From (1) and (2), add: Substitute into (1):
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Write the parametric form: Plug and into or to find the parametric line.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Parametric representation of planes
Intersection of planes
Solving linear equations
Formulas
Parametric equation of a line: r = r0 + λ * d
Solving systems of linear equations to find intersection points
Theorems
Linear independence of vectors
Intersection of two planes results in a line if the planes are not parallel
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12 (Pre-University Level)