Q.

Find the equation of the plane if the foot of the perpendicular from origin to the plane is (1, 3, –5)

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Detailed Solution

Let origin 'O' = (0, 0, 0) Let foot of perpendicular be M = (1, 3, –5)
The d.rs of the plane = d.r's of OM
(a, b, c) = (1–0, 3–0,–5–0)

 (a, b,c) = (1, 3, –5)
The equation of required plane through (1, 3, –5) is
axx1+byy1+czz1=01(x1)+3(y3)5(z+5)=0x1+3y95z25=0x+3y5z35=0

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