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Construct a plane parallel to a line and measure their separation

Line l is x−a=y+2=(z+5)/5x-a=y+2=(z+5)/5, and plane p1 is 3x+2y−z=43x+2y-z=4. Plane p1 contains l.

(i) Show a=1. marks

Plane p2 passes through E=(−2,−5,8) and meets p1 in l.

(ii) Find the Cartesian equation of p2. marks

(iii) Find N, the perpendicular foot from E to p1. marks

Plane p3 contains E,N and does not intersect l.

(iv) Find its Cartesian equation. Hence find the distance from l to p3. marks

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CJC · Review problems · Question 5

The required p3 contains the normal line EN and a direction parallel to l.

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