Calculus (3rd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1464125260
ISBN 13: 978-1-46412-526-3

Chapter 13 - Vector Geometry - Chapter Review Exercises - Page 702: 50

Answer

The point of intersection: $\left( { - 10,1,28} \right)$

Work Step by Step

The line intersects the plane if there exists a parameter value $t$ such that ${\bf{r}}\left( t \right) = \left( {3t + 2,1, - 7t} \right)$ satisfies the equation $2x-3y+z=5$. We have $x=3t+2$, $y=1$, $z=-7t$. Substituting them in the equation gives $2x-3y+z=5$ $2(3t+2)-3-7t=5$ $-t+1=5$, ${\ \ \ }$ $t=-4$. The point corresponding to $t=-4$ is ${\bf{r}}\left( { - 4} \right) = \left( { - 10,1,28} \right)$. Thus, the point $\left( { - 10,1,28} \right)$ is the point of intersection.
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