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If the image of the point P1,-2, 3 in the plane, 2x+3y-4z+22=0 measured parallel to the line, x1=y4=z5 is Q, then PQ is equal to:
MathematicsThree Dimensional GeometryJEE MainJEE Main 2017 (02 Apr)
Options:
  • A 35
  • B 242
  • C 42
  • D 65
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 242

Any line parallel to x1=y4=z5 and passing through P(1,-2,3) is

  x-11=y+24=z-35=λ   (say)

Any point on above line can be written as (λ+1,4λ-2,5λ+3).

Coordinates of R are (λ+1,4λ-2,5λ+3).

Since, point R lies on the above plane. 2(λ+1)+3(4λ-2)-4(5λ+3)+22=0

  λ=1

So, point R  is (2,2,8)

Now, PR=(2-1)2+(2+2)2+(8-3)2=42

  PQ=2PR=242

Since, point R lies on the above plane.

So, point R is (2,2,8)

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