Relative to the origin $O$, the position vectors of the points $A$, $B$ and $C$ are $4\mathbf{i}+\ma

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Relative to the origin $O$, the position vectors of the points $A$, $B$ and $C$ are $4\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}+3\mathbf{k}$, $-6\mathbf{i}+3\mathbf{j}-7\mathbf{k}$ and $-2\mathbf{i}+7\mathbf{j}-6\mathbf{k}$ respectively. The plane $p$ contains the points $A$ and $C$. $p$ is also parallel to the vector $\left( \begin{matrix} -3 \ 6 \ 2 \ \end{matrix} ight)$. Show that the cartesian equation of $p$ can be expressed as $2x-y+6z=25$. [4] Find the coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular from $B$ to $p$. [4] Hence, or otherwise, find the coordinates of the point of reflection of $B$ about $p$. [2] The point $M$ lies on $AB$ extended such that $AB:AM=3:5$. Find $\overrightarrow{AB}$ and determine the exact shortest distance between $M$ and $p$. [4]

Accepted Answer

(i) $2x - y + 6z = 25$; (ii) $(-2, 1, 5)$; (iii) $(2, -1, 17)$; (iv) $\frac{10\sqrt{41}}{3}$ units

2022 TMJC J1 MYE Q8

2022 TMJC J1 MYE Q8

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