Intersect Two Perpendicular Planes?

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The discussion revolves around finding the rectangular equation of a plane that intersects with another given plane, specifically in the context of two perpendicular planes. The original poster provides a line of intersection and one plane's equation while seeking the equation of the second plane.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss the need to identify points in the desired plane and explore the relationship between direction vectors and normal vectors. Questions about finding parallel lines to the plane and methods to derive the rectangular equation are raised.

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Some participants have shared their calculations and reasoning regarding the direction vectors and the normal vector of the first plane. There is acknowledgment of similar results among participants, indicating a shared understanding of the approach taken, though no explicit consensus on the final outcome is stated.

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Participants are working under the constraints of the problem setup, including the requirement to find the equation of a second plane based on the intersection with a known plane and the properties of perpendicularity.

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The line of intersection of two perpendicular planes is r=(-1+5t)i +(5-t)j +(7-4t)k. One plane is 5x-3y+7z=29. Find the rectangular equation of the other plane.




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I think I need to find three points in the desired plane. (one point being (-1,5,7)?)
 
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Do know of any two lines that is parallel to the plane? :smile:

Then can u find the rectangular equation by:

r.n=D ? ( But first have to find the normal vector by ? )
 
okay, so does this seem right?

Direction vectors:
The first is the direction vector of the line = (5, -1, -4) ,
the second is the normal vector of the first plane = (5, -3, 7)
And (- 1, 5, 7) is a point of the second plane (and of the first plane)

So the equation of the second perpendicular plane is in parametric form

plane: (-1, 5, 7) + r(5, -1, -4) + s(5, - 3, 7)

To find the normal form of the plane, calculate the cross product of the two direction vectors,
and plug in the point that you have already.

the cross product of (5, -1, -4)x(5, -3, 7) = ( - 19, - 55, -10)
and (- 19, -55, -10)•(-1, 5, 7) = - 326
so the normal equation and FINAL ANSWER of the perpendicular plane is

19x+55y+10z=326
 
Yes.. I've gotten the same ans too..
 

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