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Let P be the point of intersection of the line x+33=y+21=1-z2 and the plane x+y+z=2. If the distance of the point P from the plane 3x-4y+12z=32 is q, then q and 2q are the roots of the equation 
MathematicsThree Dimensional GeometryJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (10 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A x2-18x-72=0
  • B x2-18x+72=0
  • C x2+18x+72=0
  • D x2+18x-72=0
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1241 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: x2-18x+72=0

Given,

P be the point of intersection of the line x+33=y+21=1-z2 and the plane x+y+z=2

Now let, x+33=y+21=1-z2=λ

Say, point A3λ-3, λ-2, 1-2λ

Since point lie on the plane also,

So, 3λ-3+λ-2+1-2λ=2

2λ=6

λ=3

Hence, the point will be P6, 1, -5

Now finding the distance of the point P6, 1, -5 from the plane 3x-4y+12z=32 we get,

q=18-4-60-329+16+144=7813=6

Equation with roots q and 2q will be,

x2-3qx+2q2=0

x2-18x+72=0

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