Name: CALCIII 2009-09-12 23:55
Ok, here's what should be a simple problem dealing with parametric equations of a line and planes in 3D space, but I'm completely stumped. Here's the problem:
Find an equation of a plane through the point (3, 3, 0) which is orthogonal to the line
x = -2 - 3t, y = -4 + 3t, z = 2 + 3t
in which the coefficient of x is -3.
I know I'm supposed to determine the vector from the point P(3,3,0) on the plane to a point on the line so that it is orthogonal to the line, but I have no idea how. Anyone able to help?
Find an equation of a plane through the point (3, 3, 0) which is orthogonal to the line
x = -2 - 3t, y = -4 + 3t, z = 2 + 3t
in which the coefficient of x is -3.
I know I'm supposed to determine the vector from the point P(3,3,0) on the plane to a point on the line so that it is orthogonal to the line, but I have no idea how. Anyone able to help?