Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53849-787-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-53849-787-9

Chapter 16 - Vector Calculus - 16.6 Exercises - Page 1133: 33

Answer

$3x-y+3z=3$

Work Step by Step

When $a$ is the position vector of a point on the plane and $n$ is the vector normal to the plane, then the equation of plane is: $(r-a) \cdot n=0$ The normal vector tangent to the plane is : $n=-6u i+2j-6u k$ and the point (2,3,0) corresponds to the parameter values as: $n=-6 i+2j-6 k$ Now, $(r-a) \cdot n=0$ $\implies (x-2) \cdot (-6)+(y-3) \cdot (2) +(z-0) \cdot (-6)=0$ $\implies -6x+12+2y-6-6z=0$ $\implies 3x-y+3z=3$
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