Q64 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2003 · Mathematics

The equation of the plane passing through $(1,1,1)$ and $(1,-1,-1)$ and perpendicular to $2 x-y+z+5=0$ is :

  • A
    $2 x+5 y+z+8=0$
  • Correct answer
    B
    $x+y-z-1=0$
  • C
    $2 x+5 y+z+4=0$
  • D
    $x-y+z-1=0$

Solution

Let the equation of plane passing through $(1,1,1)$ is $a(x-1)+b(y-1)+c(z-1)=0$ $\ldots$ (i) It is also passing through $(1,-1,-1)$. $\therefore \quad a(0)+b(-2)+c(-2)=0$ or $b+c=0$ $\ldots$ (ii) Since, Eq. (i) is perpendicular to the plane $2 x-y+z+5=0$ $\therefore \quad 2 a-b+c=0$ $\ldots$ (iii) Since, Eqs. (ii) and (iii) are identical $\therefore \quad \frac{a}{-2-2}=\frac{b}{-4-0}=\frac{c}{4} \Rightarrow \frac{a}{-4}=\frac{b}{-4}=\frac{c}{4}$ $\therefore$ Required equation of plane is $x+y-z-1=0$

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

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