Finding the Equation of a Plane with a Coefficient of x as 9

In summary, the basic concepts of lines and planes in Calc 2 include slope, intercepts, point-slope form, normal vectors, equations of planes, and intersecting and parallel planes. To find the equation of a line or plane, you can use various forms such as slope-intercept, point-slope, and normal vector form. To determine if two lines or planes are parallel or perpendicular, you can compare their slopes or normal vectors, or use the dot product. You can also find the distance between a point and a line or plane using specific formulas. In real-world applications, lines and planes are used in engineering, architecture, physics, and computer graphics.
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Homework Statement



Find an equation of a plane containing the three points (0, -4, 4), (5, -1, 1), (5, 0, 3) in which the coefficient of x is 9

Homework Equations



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The Attempt at a Solution



Totally lost on this guy. Prof didnt go over anything like this, nor tell us what the coefficient of x=9 means.
 
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The first thing you need to do is look up the equation of a plane. Also, "the coefficient of x is 9" means that 9x will be part of your equation. A coefficient is a constant multiplier.
 

1. What are the basic concepts of lines and planes in Calc 2?

The basic concepts of lines in Calc 2 include slope, intercepts, and point-slope form. The basic concepts of planes include normal vectors, equations of planes, and intersecting and parallel planes.

2. How do you find the equation of a line or plane in Calc 2?

To find the equation of a line in Calc 2, you can use the slope-intercept form (y = mx + b) if you know the slope and y-intercept. You can also use the point-slope form (y - y1 = m(x - x1)) if you know a point on the line and the slope. To find the equation of a plane, you can use the normal vector form (a(x - x1) + b(y - y1) + c(z - z1) = 0) if you know the normal vector and a point on the plane.

3. How do you determine if two lines or planes are parallel or perpendicular in Calc 2?

To determine if two lines are parallel, you can compare their slopes. If the slopes are equal, then the lines are parallel. To determine if two planes are parallel, you can compare their normal vectors. If the normal vectors are parallel, then the planes are parallel. To determine if two lines or planes are perpendicular, you can use the dot product. If the dot product is equal to 0, then the lines or planes are perpendicular.

4. Can you find the distance between a point and a line/plane in Calc 2?

Yes, you can find the distance between a point and a line or plane in Calc 2. To find the distance between a point and a line, you can use the formula d = |ax0 + by0 + c| / √(a^2 + b^2) where (x0, y0) is the coordinates of the point and ax + by + c = 0 is the equation of the line. To find the distance between a point and a plane, you can use the formula d = |ax0 + by0 + cz0 + d| / √(a^2 + b^2 + c^2) where (x0, y0, z0) is the coordinates of the point and ax + by + cz + d = 0 is the equation of the plane.

5. How do you use lines and planes in real-world applications?

Lines and planes are used in various real-world applications, such as engineering, architecture, and physics. In engineering and architecture, lines and planes are used to design and construct structures, such as buildings and bridges. In physics, lines and planes are used to represent forces and motion in 3-dimensional space. They are also used in computer graphics to create 3D models and animations.

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