Math Problem Statement

Find the intersection point(s) (if any) of the line r(t) = (-30, -34, 2) + t(-8, -5, 4) and the plane -10x + 2y + 14z = -244. Point of intersection: ( , , ).

Solution

To find the intersection point between the given line r(t)=(30,34,2)+t(8,5,4)\mathbf{r}(t) = (-30, -34, 2) + t(-8, -5, 4) and the plane 10x+2y+14z=244-10x + 2y + 14z = -244, we can follow these steps:

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Parametric Equation of the Line: The parametric equation of the line r(t)\mathbf{r}(t) is given by: r(t)=(30,34,2)+t(8,5,4)\mathbf{r}(t) = (-30, -34, 2) + t(-8, -5, 4) This expands to: x(t)=308t,y(t)=345t,z(t)=2+4tx(t) = -30 - 8t, \quad y(t) = -34 - 5t, \quad z(t) = 2 + 4t

  2. Substitute Parametric Equations into the Plane Equation: The equation of the plane is: 10x+2y+14z=244-10x + 2y + 14z = -244 Now, substitute x(t),y(t),z(t)x(t), y(t), z(t) into this equation: 10(308t)+2(345t)+14(2+4t)=244-10(-30 - 8t) + 2(-34 - 5t) + 14(2 + 4t) = -244 Simplifying this: 300+80t6810t+28+56t=244300 + 80t - 68 - 10t + 28 + 56t = -244 Combine like terms: 30068+28+(80t10t+56t)=244300 - 68 + 28 + (80t - 10t + 56t) = -244 260+126t=244260 + 126t = -244 Solve for tt: 126t=244260=504126t = -244 - 260 = -504 t=504126=4t = \frac{-504}{126} = -4

  3. Find the Coordinates of the Intersection Point: Substitute t=4t = -4 into the parametric equations for x(t),y(t),z(t)x(t), y(t), z(t): x(4)=308(4)=30+32=2x(-4) = -30 - 8(-4) = -30 + 32 = 2 y(4)=345(4)=34+20=14y(-4) = -34 - 5(-4) = -34 + 20 = -14 z(4)=2+4(4)=216=14z(-4) = 2 + 4(-4) = 2 - 16 = -14

Thus, the point of intersection is (2,14,14)(2, -14, -14).

Final Answer:

(2,14,14)\boxed{(2, -14, -14)}

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Here are five related questions to explore further:

  1. How do you find the parametric equation of a line given two points?
  2. What happens when the line is parallel to the plane?
  3. Can there be cases where a line does not intersect a plane?
  4. How can you determine if a line lies entirely in a plane?
  5. What is the geometric interpretation of the normal vector to the plane?

Tip: When dealing with parametric equations, always keep track of the parameter values carefully as they help define the specific points on the curve or line.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Plane-Intersection of Lines
Parametric Equations

Formulas

Parametric equation of a line: r(t) = (x_0, y_0, z_0) + t(v_x, v_y, v_z)
Plane equation: ax + by + cz = d

Theorems

Solving systems of linear equations
Intersection of a line and a plane

Suitable Grade Level

College Level (or advanced high school)