3D Geometry 3 Question 32

####32. If the image of the point P(1,2,3) in the plane 2x+3y4z+22=0 measured parallel to the line x1=y4=z5 is Q, then PQ is equal to

(a) 35

(b) 242

(c) 42

(d) 65

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 32. (b)

Solution:

  1. Any line parallel to x1=y4=z5 and passing through P(1,2,3) is

x11=y+24=z35=λ

Any point on above line can be written as

(λ+1,4λ2,5λ+3)

Coordinates of R are (λ+1,4λ2,5λ+3).

Since, point R lies on the above plane.

2(λ+1)+3(4λ2)4(5λ+3)+22=0

λ=1

So, point R is (2,2,8).

Now, PR=(21)2+(2+2)2+(83)2=42

PQ=2PR=242



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