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: 34

Answer

$3x+4y-12z+13=0$

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 the plane is: $(r-a) \cdot n=0$ The normal vector tangent to the plane is: $n=-3v^2 i-2uj+6uv^2 k$ and the point (5, 2,3) corresponds to the parameter values as: $n=-3 i-4j+12 k$ Now, $(r-a) \cdot n=0$ $\implies (x-5) \cdot (-3)+(y-2) \cdot (-4) +(z-3) \cdot (12)=0$ $\implies -3x-4y+12z-13=0$ $\implies 3x+4y-12z+13=0$
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