Does the line lie in the plane?

In summary, a line lies in a plane when every point on the line is also on the plane. This can be determined by using the slope-intercept form of the line and the general equation of the plane. A line can lie in more than one plane if the planes intersect at the line, but it can only lie in one plane if the planes are parallel. A line and a plane are parallel if they do not intersect, and they are both used to represent points, lines, and shapes in space. This concept is commonly applied in various real-world situations, including architecture, engineering, and navigation.
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Does the line through the point P(1, 2, 3) with direction vector d = (1, 2, -3) lie in the plane 2x+y-z=3?

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From the 2x+y-z i can get the vector (2, 1, -3) and the direction vector, their dot product does not equal zero. So, no it does lie on the plane. Just wondering if my intuition is correct.
 
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Yes because, as you might have added, ##\langle 2,1,3\rangle## is perpendicular to the plane. Or you might have noticed that P isn't in the plane in the first place.
 

1. What does it mean for a line to lie in a plane?

When we say a line lies in a plane, it means that every point on the line is also on the plane. In other words, the line and the plane share at least one common point.

2. How can you determine if a line lies in a plane?

To determine if a line lies in a plane, you can use the slope-intercept form of the line and the general equation of the plane. If the values of x, y, and z in the slope-intercept form satisfy the general equation of the plane, then the line lies in the plane.

3. Can a line lie in more than one plane?

Yes, a line can lie in more than one plane. If two or more planes intersect at a line, then that line lies in all of those planes. However, if two planes are parallel, then a line can only lie in one of them.

4. What is the relationship between a line and a plane?

A line and a plane are both mathematical concepts used to represent points, lines, and shapes in space. A line can lie on a plane, but a plane cannot lie on a line. They are considered to be parallel if they do not intersect.

5. How does the concept of a line lying in a plane apply to real-world situations?

The concept of a line lying in a plane is used in various real-world situations, such as in architecture, engineering, and navigation. For example, architects use this concept to ensure that walls and floors are properly aligned, while engineers use it to design and construct structures that are stable and structurally sound.

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