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    Question

    Let a plane pass through the point (1, –1, 2) and is

    perpendicular to the vector 2i + j βˆ’ 2k. Then its Cartesian equation is:
    A 2x+yβˆ’2z = 0 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2x+yβˆ’2z=2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2x+yβˆ’2z= -3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2x+yβˆ’2z=6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    We are given: β€’ A point through which the plane passes: P(1, –1, 2) β€’ A normal vector to the plane: n = 2i + j βˆ’ 2k β†’ this corresponds to vector n = (2, 1, –2) We are to find the Cartesian equation of the plane. General form of the plane equation: If a plane passes through point (xβ‚€, yβ‚€, zβ‚€) and has normal vector (A, B, C), then the equation is: A(x – xβ‚€) + B(y – yβ‚€) + C(z – zβ‚€) = 0 Substitute: β€’ (xβ‚€, yβ‚€, zβ‚€) = (1, –1, 2) β€’ (A, B, C) = (2, 1, –2) So: 2(x – 1) + 1(y + 1) – 2(z – 2) = 0 Now simplify: 2x – 2 + y + 1 – 2z + 4 = 0 β‡’ 2x + y – 2z + 3 = 0

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