Math Problem Statement

Find the point at which the line intersects the given plane.

x = 2 − t,  y = 3 + t,  z = 4t;    x −  y + 3z = 9

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Solution

We are given the parametric equations of the line:

x=2t,y=3+t,z=4tx = 2 - t, \quad y = 3 + t, \quad z = 4t

and the equation of the plane:

xy+3z=9x - y + 3z = 9

To find the point at which the line intersects the plane, we substitute the parametric expressions for xx, yy, and zz into the plane's equation. This gives us:

(2t)(3+t)+3(4t)=9(2 - t) - (3 + t) + 3(4t) = 9

Now, let's simplify and solve for tt:

2t3t+12t=92 - t - 3 - t + 12t = 9 12t+12t=9-1 - 2t + 12t = 9 1+10t=9-1 + 10t = 9 10t=1010t = 10 t=1t = 1

Now that we have t=1t = 1, we can substitute this value back into the parametric equations to find the corresponding point on the line.

For xx:

x=2t=21=1x = 2 - t = 2 - 1 = 1

For yy:

y=3+t=3+1=4y = 3 + t = 3 + 1 = 4

For zz:

z=4t=4×1=4z = 4t = 4 \times 1 = 4

So, the point of intersection is:

(x,y,z)=(1,4,4)(x, y, z) = (1, 4, 4)

Final Answer: (x,y,z)=(1,4,4)(x, y, z) = (1, 4, 4)

Would you like further explanation or details on this solution?

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Tip: In problems like this, always make sure to substitute the parametric equations into the plane’s equation and solve for the parameter, as that will give you the point of intersection directly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parametric Equations
Planes in 3D Space
Linear Systems
Substitution Method

Formulas

x = 2 - t
y = 3 + t
z = 4t
x - y + 3z = 9

Theorems

Intersection of a Line and a Plane
Substitution Method for Solving Systems of Equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12