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Let the line $\frac{x-2}{3}=\frac{y-1}{-5}=\frac{z+2}{2}$ lies in the plane $x+3 y-\alpha z+\beta=0$. Then $(\alpha, \beta)$ equals
MathematicsThree Dimensional GeometryJEE MainJEE Main 2009
Options:
  • A
    $(6,-17)$
  • B
    $(-6,7)$
  • C
    $(5,-15)$
  • D
    $(-5,15)$
Solution:
1158 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
$(-6,7)$
Dr's of line $=(3,-5,2)$
Dr's of normal to the plane $=(1,3,-\alpha)$
Line is perpendicular to normal $\Rightarrow 3(1)-5(3)+2(-\alpha)=0 \Rightarrow 3-15-2 \alpha=0 \Rightarrow 2 \alpha=-12 \Rightarrow \alpha=-6$
Also $(2,1,-2)$ lies on the plane
$$
\begin{aligned}
& 2+3+6(-2)+\beta=0 \Rightarrow \beta=7 \\
& \therefore(\alpha, \beta)=(-6,7)
\end{aligned}
$$

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