Constructing two parallel planes in R3

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The discussion revolves around constructing two parallel planes in R3 using given lines and direction vectors. The normal vectors for the planes have been identified as (2,1,-3) for the first plane and (-2,-1,3) for the second, which are antiparallel, confirming the planes will be parallel. Participants emphasize the need to find a point in each plane and the corresponding normal to define the plane equations. Clarification is sought on the correctness of the normal vectors and the next steps in the construction process. The conversation concludes with a positive acknowledgment of the proposed method for defining the planes.
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Hey i need help with this question and i don't know wat to do after finding the normal vector of vectors a and s. And the normal vectors of vector t and b. Can someone help me please?

the normal of s and a is (2,1,-3). and the normal of t and b is (-2,-1,3). is this right?

Construct two parallel planes. The first plane contains L1: r=(0,2,1) + s(2,-1,1) and an intersecting line that has a direction vector of a(1,-2,0). The second plane contains
L2: r=(1,0,1) + t(1,-2,0) and an intersecting line that has a direction vector of b(2,-1,1)
 
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mnm831 said:
Hey i need help with this question and i don't know wat to do after finding the normal vector of vectors a and s. And the normal vectors of vector t and b. Can someone help me please?

the normal of s and a is (2,1,-3). and the normal of t and b is (-2,-1,3). is this right?
could be, hard to say without knowing s,a,t & b...

note these are antiparallel which will help for the next part

mnm831 said:
Construct two parallel planes. The first plane contains L1: r=(0,2,1) + s(2,-1,1) and an intersecting line that has a direction vector of a(1,-2,0). The second plane contains
L2: r=(1,0,1) + t(1,-2,0) and an intersecting line that has a direction vector of b(2,-1,1)

so for the 2nd part you are given a line and vector dierction in each plane

so youshould be able to find for each:
- the normal to the plane
- a point in each plane

that should be enough to define the equation of the plane, do you know how?
if the normals are those found previously, note as they are ant-parallel, they will deifne parallel planes as requred...
 
thnx i was thinking of doing it that way.
thnx for the help! =)
 
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