Equations of Planes: Solve xz-intersection Line

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In summary, an equation of a plane is a mathematical representation of a flat, two-dimensional surface in three-dimensional space. To find the equation of a plane given three points, you can use the steps of finding the vectors between the points, taking the cross product, and using a point and the normal vector to write the equation in the form of Ax + By + Cz + D = 0. The xz-intersection line of a plane is the line formed by the intersection of the plane with the xz-plane, which can be represented by an equation in the form of x = a + bt, z = c + dt. To solve for the xz-intersection line, you can set y = 0 and solve for
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I need some help on this question...

[tex]\rightharpoonup{r}[/tex] = (0,0,5) + s(4,1,0) + t(2,0,2) which intersects the xz-coordinate plane in what line?
 
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First write the equation for XZ plane let it be u and the given plane be v

Then the point of intersection will be

u+kv = 0 where k is any constant which is to be found.

The above equations are in cartesian coordinate
 
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The equation given is in parametric form, which means it represents a line in three-dimensional space. To find the intersection of this line with the xz-coordinate plane, we can set the y-coordinate to 0 and solve for the values of x and z.

Setting y = 0, we get:

x = 0 + 4s + 2t
z = 5 + 0s + 2t

Simplifying these equations, we get:

x = 4s + 2t
z = 5 + 2t

This represents a line in the xz-plane with a slope of 4/2 = 2 and a y-intercept of 5. Therefore, the line of intersection is y = 2x + 5.

I hope this helps to clarify the concept. If you need further assistance, please let me know.
 

1. What is an equation of a plane?

An equation of a plane is a mathematical representation of a flat, two-dimensional surface in three-dimensional space. It is typically written in the form of Ax + By + Cz + D = 0, where A, B, and C are constants and x, y, and z are variables.

2. How do you find the equation of a plane given three points?

To find the equation of a plane given three points, you can use the following steps:1. Find the vectors between the points.2. Take the cross product of the two vectors to find the normal vector to the plane.3. Use one of the points and the normal vector to write the equation of the plane in the form of Ax + By + Cz + D = 0.

3. What is the xz-intersection line of a plane?

The xz-intersection line of a plane is the line formed by the intersection of the plane with the xz-plane, which is the plane with y=0. This line can be represented by an equation in the form of x = a + bt, z = c + dt, where a, b, c, and d are constants and t is a parameter.

4. How do you solve for the xz-intersection line of a plane?

To solve for the xz-intersection line of a plane, you can follow these steps:1. Write the equation of the plane in the form of Ax + By + Cz + D = 0.2. Set y = 0 and solve for x and z, which will give you an equation in the form of x = a + bt, z = c + dt.3. The values of a, b, c, and d will determine the specific line that is the xz-intersection line of the plane.

5. Why is it important to understand equations of planes and xz-intersection lines?

Equations of planes and xz-intersection lines are important in many fields of science and engineering, including physics, chemistry, and computer graphics. They allow us to mathematically describe and analyze flat surfaces in three-dimensional space, which is crucial for understanding and solving a variety of real-world problems.

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