Q84 / 125 · BITSAT 2019 · Mathematics

Reflection of the line x-1-1=y-23=z-41 in the plane x+y+z=7 is

  • A
    x-13=y-21=z-41
  • B
    x-1-3=y-2-1=z-41
  • Correct answer
    C
    x-1-3=y-21=z-4-1
  • D
    x-13=y-21=z-4-1

Solution

Given line x-1-1=y-23=z-41 is passes through P(1,2,4).

To find the reflection of line we need one more point on the line clearly M(0,5,5) also lie on line.

Let N(α,β,γ) be the reflection M in the x+y+z=7

∴ α2+β+52+γ+52=7

⇒ α+β+γ=4

Also, MN is perpendicular, i.e. parallel to the normal of the plane

∴ α1=β-51=γ-51=λ

⇒ α=λ,β=λ+5,γ=λ+5

∴ λ+λ+5+λ+5=4

⇒ λ=-2

∴ N=(-2,3,5)

Equation PN is x-1-3=y-21=z-4-1

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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