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ANSWER KEYS
1. (1) 2. (1) 3. (1) 4. (1) 5. (3) 6. (1) 7. (3) 8. (2)
9. (1) 10. (4) 11. (1) 12. (2) 13. (3) 14. (3) 15. (4) 16. (1)
17. (4) 18. (3) 19. (1) 20. (4) 21. (2) 22. (1) 23. (3) 24. (2)
25. (4) 26. (1) 27. (1) 28. (3) 29. (2) 30. (1) 31. (2) 32. (4)
33. (2) 34. (1) 35. (4) 36. (4) 37. (4) 38. (1) 39. (1) 40. (1)

1. (1) Let point be (x, y, z) then x 2

+ y
2
+ z
2

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
= (x − a) + y + z = x + (y − b) + z = x + y + (y − c)

Therefore x = a

2
, y =
b

2
and z = c

2
.
2. (1)

In ΔP QR is right angled, at θ
2 2 2
∴ PR = PQ + RQ

2 2 2
⇒ (6 − 6) + (−10 − 10) + (λ − 10)

2 2 2 2 2 2
=[(1 − 6) + (0 − 10) + (−5 − 10) ]+[(1 − 6) + (0 + 10) + (−5 − λ) ]

2 2
⇒ 400 + λ + 100 − 20λ =(25 + 100 + 225)+(25 + 100 + 25 + λ + 10λ)

2 2
⇒ λ − 20λ + 500 = 350 + 150 + 10λ + λ

⇒ −20λ = 10λ ⇒ 30λ = 0

⇒ λ = 0

3. (1)
⇀
⇀ ⇀

Since we know that vector which divides vector ⇀

a & b in λ : 1ratio is given by
a +λ b

λ+1
⇀ ⇀
Let A ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
= i + 2 j + 3k & B = 2 i − j + 4k

⇀ −
−⇀
Let C be the vector which trisect AB in ratio 1:2
Using above concept
⇀ ⇀
⇀ 2A + B
ˆ ˆ
2 î +4 ĵ+6k+2 î − ĵ+4k
⇒ C = =
3 3

⇀ 4
ˆ ˆ 10 ˆ
⇒ C = i + j + k
3 3

⇀ −
−⇀
Let D be the vector which divides AB in ration 2:1
⇀ ⇀ ˆ ˆ
⇀ A +2 B
ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
i +2 j+3k+4 i −2 j+8k
⇒ D = =
3 3

⇀ 5
ˆ 11 ˆ
⇒ D = i + k
3 3

Therefore, option A is correct.

4. (1)
Let R divide P Q in the ratio k : 1,
where P is (2, −3, 4) and Q is (8, 0, 10).
∴ The co-ordinates of R are
8k+2 −3 10k+4
( , , ) . . .(1)
k+1 k+1 k+1

By the question, 8k+2

k+1
= 4

1
⇒ 8k + 2 = 4k + 4 ⇒ 4k = 2 ⇒ k =
2

From (1), co-ordinates of R are :

1 1
8( ) +2 10 ( ) +4
2 −3 2

( , , )
1 1 1
+1 +1 +1
2 2 2

i.e. ( 4+2

3
,
−3

3
,
5+4

3
) i.e.(4, −2, 6)
2 2 2

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5. (3) Centroid divides orthocentre and circum centre in ratio 2 : 1

−
−→ −
− →
−
−→
2×OP +1×OH
∴ OG =
2+1
→
→ → →
→ → a + b + c →
⇒ a + b + c = + r
2
→
→ →
→ a + b + c
r =
2

6. (1)
The projection of the line segment on the axes are x = 1, y = 4 and z = 3.
We know that r = √x
2
+ y
2
+ z
2

2 2 2
⇒ r = √1 + 4 + 3

⇒ r = √1 + 16 + 9

r = √26.

y
Now, the direction cosines of the line segment are respectively l = x

r
, m =
r
, n =
z

r
,

1 4 3
⇒ l = , m = , n = .
√26 √26 √26

7. (3) Let A =(3, 4 , 5), B =(4, 6, 3), C =(−1, 2, 4), D ≡ (1, 0, 5)

For AB, x2 − x1 = 4 − 3 = 1, y2 − y1 = 6 − 4 = 2

z2 − z1 = 3 − 5 = −2

Let l, m, n for CD are 2

3
,
−2

3
,
1

3
.
∴ Projection of AB on CD = ∑ l (x 2
− x1 )

2(1)
2 1
= +(− )2 +( )(−2)
3 3 3

4
= −
3

8. (2) We know, cos θ =

|a1 a2 +b1 b2 +c1 c2 |

2 2 2 2 2 2
√a +b +c √a +b +c
1 1 1 2 2 2

| ( 2 ) ( 3 ) + ( 3 ) ( −4 ) + ( −6 ) ( 5 ) |
=
2 2 2
√22 +32 + ( −6 ) √32 + ( −4 ) +(5)

|6−12−30|
=
√4+9+36√9+16+25

36 18√2
= =
35
( 7 ) ⋅ ( 5√2 )

18√2
−1
⇒ θ = cos ( )
35

9. (1) The direction-ratios of the line are < -1, 2, -2 >.

∴ Its direction-cosines are :
−1 2 −2
< , , >
√1+4+4 √1+4+4 √1+4+4

i.e., <
−1 2 −2
, , >
3 3 3

∴ The length of projection of [PQ] on the given line

=|(x2 − x1 ) l +(y − y )m +(z2 − z1 )n|
2 1

∣ 1 2 −2 ∣
= (2 − 3)(− )+(4 + 1)( )+(−1 − 2)( )
∣ 3 3 3 ∣

1 10 6 17 17
=∣
∣ + + ∣=∣
∣ ∣
∣=
∣ units
3 3 3 3 3

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10. (4) Given, 3lm − 4ln + mn = 0 .....(i)

and l + 2m + 3n = 0 .....(ii)
From Eq. (ii), l = −(2m + 3n) putting in Eq. (i)
−3(2m + 3n)m + 4(2m + 3n)n + mn = 0

2 2
⇒ −6m + 12n = 0

⇒ m = ±√2n

Now, m = √2n

⇒ l = −(2√2n + 3n)= −(2√2 + 3)n

∴ l : m : n = −(3 + 2√2)n : √2n : n

= −(3 + 2√2): √2 : 1

Also, m = −√2n ⇒ l = −(−2√2 + 3)n

∴ l : m : n = −(3 − 2√2)n : −√2 : n

= −(3 − 2√2): −√2 : 1

= cos θ

( 3+2√2 ) ( 3−2√2 ) + ( √2 ) ( −√2 ) +1⋅1

=
2 2 2
2 2 √ ( 3−2√2 ) 2
√(3+2√2) + ( √2 ) +1 + ( −√2 ) +1

= 0

π
⇒ θ =
2

11. (1)
The given line is 1

2
(x − 1)= −y = z + 2

x−1 y−0 z+2

∴ = = = λ
2 −1 1

∴ Coordinates of any point on the given line are (2λ + 1, −λ, λ − 2)

On substituting the point (2λ + 1, −λ, λ − 2) , on the given plane 2x + y − 3z = 4 , we get

2(2λ + 1)+(−λ)−3(λ − 2)= 4

⇒ 8 = 4 (not possible)
Hence, the point (2λ + 1, −λ, λ − 2) cannot lie on the given plane.
The given line is parallel to the given plane. There is no point of intersection of line and the plane.
Hence, the direction cosines of the projected line are same as the direction cosine of the given line.
Required direction cosines =( 2 −1 1
∴ , , )
√6 √6 √6

12. (2) Let point is x−2 y+3 z+5

= = = λ
1 −2 −2

P ≡ (λ + 2, − 2λ − 3, −2λ − 5)

Let, Q ≡(2, − 3, −5)

Given, PQ = 6
2
⇒ PQ = 36

2 2 2
⇒ (λ + 2 − 2) + (−2λ − 3 + 3) + (2λ − 5 + 5) = 36

2
⇒ 9λ = 36

2
⇒ λ = 4

⇒ λ = ± 2

∴ From λ = 2, P ≡(4, −7, − 9) .

And from λ = −2, P ≡(0, 1, − 1) .

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13. (3)

Let the foot of perpendicular be Q(1 + 2r, 2 + 3r, 3 + 6r).

Direction ratios of P Q are (2r − 1, 3r − 1, 6r − 1).
Since, P Q is perpendicular to the line,
∴ 2(2r − 1)+3(3r − 1)+6(6r − 1)= 0

i.e., 49r − 11 = 0 i.e, r = 11

49

∴ Coordinate of the foot are ( 71

49
,
131

49
,
213

49
) .

14. (3)
y−1
Equation of given line is x

2
=
3
=
z−1

3
= k (say)

Any point on the line is M (2k, 3k + 1, 3k + 1)

Direction ratio of P M are (2k − 1,3k − 1,3k − 2) Since, the line P M is perpendicular to AB
∴ 2(2k − 1)+3(3k − 1)+3(3k − 2)= 0

⇒ 22k − 11 = 0

1
⇒ k =
2

∴ Point M is (1, 5

2
,
5

2
)

Let the image of P about the line AB is Q, where M is the mid point of P Q
x1 +1 y1 +2 5 z1 +3 5
∴ = 1, = , =
2 2 2 2 2

⇒ x1 = 1, y1 = 3, z1 = 2

15. ∣ 6
∣
15 −3 ∣
∣
3 −1 1
∣ ∣

∣ −3 2 4 ∣
(4) S.D. =
2 2 2
√ ( −4−2 ) + ( 12+3 ) + ( 6−3 )

.
270
= = √270 = 3√30
√270

16. (1) Variable points on the 1 and the 2 st nd

line can be taken as (t + 3, 3t − 1, − t + 6) and (7s − 5, − 6s + 2, 4s + 3) respectively. If both the lines intersect
then for some value of t and s
7s − 5 = t + 3, − 6s + 2 = 3t − 1 and 4s + 3 = −t + 6
⇒ t = −1 and s = 1.
Hence point of intersection is (2, − 4, 7) and its image in xy-plane is (2, − 4, − 7)

→
17. (4) ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
r =[ i + 2 j + 3k]+λ[ i − j − 2k]+μ[− i + 2k]

∣x − 1 y − 2 z − 3∣
∣ ∣
∣ 1 −1 −2 ∣= 0
∣ ∣
∣ −1 0 2 ∣

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18. (3)
x−x1 y−y1 z−z1
Let equation of line =
m
=
n
. . .(1)
l

We have 4x + 4y − 5z = 12 . . .(2)

And 8x + 12y − 13z = 32 . . .(3)

Let z = 0 .
Now putting z = 0 in
(2) and (3)
We get, 4x + 4y = 12, 8x + 12y = 32, on solving these equations,
We get x = 1, y = 2.

Equation of line passing through (1, 2, 0) is

x−1 y−2 z−0
= =
l m n

From equation (1) and (2),

4l + 4m − 5n = 0 and 8l + 12m − 13n = 0
⇒
l

8
=
m

12
=
n

16
i.e., 2
l
=
m

3
=
n

4
.
y−2
Hence equation of line is x−1

2
=
3
=
z

4
.
19. (1)
It is said in the question that the plane meets the axes at P , Q and R. So, the coordinates of the points can be written as P (x ,
′ ′ ′
0, 0), Q(0, y , 0), R(0, 0, z ) .
′ ′ ′
0+y +0
The centroid of these points can be obtained as .
x +0+0 0+0+z
, ,
3 3 3

The centroid of the triangle is given as (3, 3, 3) . It can be equated to the above equation,
′ ′ ′
x +0+0 0+y +0 0+0+z
3 = , 3 = , 3 =
3 3 3

′ ′ ′
x = 9, y = 9, z = 9

These form the intercepts of the coordinate axes.

y
Now the equation of a plane in the intercept form is x

a
+
b
+
z

c
= 1 . Therefore,
x y z
+ + = 1
′ ′ ′
x y z

x y z
+ + = 1
9 9 9

x + y + z = 9

20. (4)
Let, a, b, c be the DRs.
The equation of a plane passing through (1, − 2, 3) is
a(x − 1)+b(y + 2)+c(z − 3)= 0 .... (i)
Since, it passes through (−1, 2, −1 ) and is parallel to the given line
∴ a(−2)+b(4)+c(−4)= 0

Also, 2a + 3b + 4c = 0
a b c
⇒ = =
28 0 −14

a b c
⇒ = =
2 0 −1

Hence, a : b : c = 2 : 0 : − 1

21. (2) Given, equation of plane is passing through the point (−1, 3, 2)

∴ A(x + 1)+B(y − 3)+C(z − 2)= 0 .....(i)

Since plane (i) is perpendicular to each of the planes x + 2y + 3z = 5 and 3x + 3y + z = 0
So, A + 2B + 3C = 0 and 3A + 3B + C = 0

A B C
∴ = = = K
2−9 9−1 3−6

A = −7K, B = 8K, C = −3K

Put the values of A, B and C in (i)

we get, 7x − 8y + 3z + 25 = 0 , which is the required equation of the plane.
22. (1) Equation of plane containing the line of intersection of planes is, (2x − y)+λ (y − 3z)= 0 ......(i)
Also, plane (i) is perpendicular to 4x + 5y − 3z − 8 = 0
∴ 4 (2)+5 (λ − 1)−3 (−3λ)= 0

3
⇒ 14λ = −3 ⇒ λ = −
14

Put the value of λ in (i), we get 28x − 17y + 9z = 0 , which is the required plane.

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23. (3)
Given distance between the planes P and P is 1 2
1

3
λ
∣ −3 ∣
2 1
⇒∣ ∣= ⇒ λ = 4, 8
√4+1+4 3
∣ ∣

Also distance between planes P and P is 1 3

2

∣ µ−3 ∣ 2
⇒
∣ ∣
=
3
⇒ µ = 1, 5
√4+1+4

Hence, maximum value of λ + μ = 8 + 5 = 13

24. (2)
Equation of required plane is
(x + 2y + 3z − 2)+λ(x − y + z − 3)= 0

(λ + 1)+(λ − 2)+(λ + 3)= 0

2
3λ = 2, λ = −
3

So equation of required plane is

x + 8 y + 7 z = 0

25. (4)

−2 ( 2.0−2.0−5.0−33 )
1
x = + 0 = 2
2 2 2
2 + ( −2 ) + ( −5 )

+2 ( 2.0−2.0−5.0−33 )
1
y = + 0 = −2
2 2 2
2 + ( −2 ) + ( −5 )

+5 ( 2.0−2.0−5.0−33 )
1
z = + 0 = −5
2 2 2
2 + ( −2 ) + ( −5 )

Foot of perpendicular F =(2, − 2, − 5)

26. (1)
x−x1 y−y1 z−z1
Angle (θ) between line a
= =
c
and the plane lx + my + nz − d = 0
b

is
−1 al+am+an
θ = sin ( )
√ 2 2 2√ 2 2 2
a +b +c l +m +n

y−3 z−4
Here we have line x−2

1
=
2
=
−1

and plane x + y + z − 4 = 0

So, θ = sin −1
(
1×1+2×1−1×1
)= sin
−1
(
2
)= sin
−1 2

2 2 2√ 2 2 2 √6×√3 √18
√1 +2 + ( −1 ) 1 +1 +1

−1 √2
= sin
3

27. (1)
The equation of the given plane is x + 2y + 3z − 4 = 0 …(i)

The equation of plane passing through the point P (1, 1, 1) having normal 1, 1, 1 is given by
1(x − 1) + 1(y − 1) + 1(z − 1) = 0

Or x + y + z − 3 = 0 …(ii)

Now, locus of Q is the line of intersection of the planes (i) and (ii).
Hence, the direction ratios of required line is given by
∣ î ĵ k̂ ∣
→ → ∣ ∣
n 1 × n 2 =∣ 1 2 3 ∣= − î + 2 ĵ − k̂
∣ ∣
∣1 1 1∣

Substituting x = 0 in (i) and (ii), we get,

y = 5, z = −2

So, the equation of line can be written as

y−5
x

1
=
−2
=
z+2

1
.

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28. (3) We first find the intersection of line (L 1) with the plane. Any general point on line can be written as (3k + 1, k + 3, −5k + 4). Substituting in equation of
plane P we get
2(3k + 1) − (k + 3) + (−5k + 4) + 3 = 0

Which gives 6 = 0 which is not possible.

So, we conclude that the line is parallel to the plane.(∵ 6 − 1 − 5 = 0)
∴ The reflected line (L 2
) will also have the same direction ratios. i.e., (3, 1, − 5).
Consider the normal perpendicular to the plane and line.
Its direction ratios are(2, −1, 1)
y−3
Equation of normal
x−1 z−4
∴ = =
2 −1 1

∴ Any general point can be written as (2r + 1, −r + 3, r + 4) substituting in the equation of a plane,
2(2r + 1) − (− r + 3) + r + 4 + 3 = 0

4r + 2 + r − 3 + r + 4 + 3 = 0

⇒ 6r + 6 = 0

r = −1

​
∴ The point B is
(−1, 4, 3)

B is the midpoint of segment AC .

C ≡(−3, 5, 2)

y−5
∴ Equation of line L is 2
x+3

3
=
1
=
z−2

−5

29. (2) Equation of plane passing through (1, 2, − 1) and whose DR's a, b, c is a(x − 1)+b(y + 1)+cz = 0

Above plane also passing through (0, 2, − 1) (Both points lie on lines )
∴ − a + 3b − c = 0

Also DR's of line and normal plane are perpendicular 2a − b + 3c = 0

a b c
⇒ = =
8 1 −5

Hence, equation of plane is

8x + y − 5z − 7 = 0

30. (1)
Given lines can be rewritten as
x−1 y+3 z−1
= = = s
1 −λ λ

x−0 y−1 z−2 t

and = = =
1 2 −2 2

As we know that for coplaner lines determinant formed by elements of direction ratio of lines must be zero.
∣1 − 0 −3 − 1 1 − 2∣
∣ ∣
∴ 1 −λ λ = 0
∣ ∣
∣ 1 2 −2 ∣

∣1 −4 −1 ∣
∣ ∣
⇒ 1 −λ λ = 0
∣ ∣
∣1 2 −2 ∣

⇒ 1(2λ − 2λ)+4(−2 − λ)−1(2 + λ)= 0

⇒ −8 − 4λ − 2 − λ = 0

⇒ λ = −2

31. (2) Given line is, x−1 y+2 z−3

3
=
4
=
−2
= k , (say)
 Point on the line is
x = 3k + 1, y = 4k − 2, z = −2k + 3 .....(i)
This point must satisfies the equation of plane
∴ 2(3k + 1)−(4k − 2)+3(−2k + 3)−1 = 0 ⇒ k = 3

From (i), (x, y, z)=(10, 10, − 3) .

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32. (4)
The equation of line L passing through A(1, 1
2, 3) and having direction ratios (3, 4, 5) is given as
x−1 y−2 z−3
L1 : = = = λ (say)
3 4 5

Any general point on line L is given as 1

(3λ + 1, 4λ + 2, 5λ + 3)

So, co-ordinate of point B is (3λ + 1, 4λ + 2, 5λ + 3)

Since, point B also lies on the given plane x + 2y − 3z = 5

Therefore, 3λ + 1 + 2(4λ + 2)−3(5λ + 3)= 5
⇒ −4λ = 9

−9
⇒ λ =
4

Therefore, co-ordinate of point B is (− 23

4
, − 7, −
33

4
)

Using distance formula finding the distance between point A and B,

2 2
23 2 33
√(1 + ) + (2 + 7) + (3 + )
4 4

45√2
=
4

So, none of these is the correct option.

33. (2) Given lines are x−2
=
y−3
=
( z−4 )

1 1 −k
y−4
and
x−1 z−5
= =
k 2 1

We know that, if two lines

x−x1 y−y1 z−z1
= =
a1 b1 c1

x−x2 y−y2 z−z2

and a2
=
b2
=
c2

are coplanar, then

∣ x2 − x1 y2 − y1 z2 − z1 ∣
∣ ∣
∣ a1 b1 c1 ∣= 0
∣ ∣
∣ a2 b2 c2 ∣

∣1 − 2 4 − 3 5 − 4∣
∣ ∣
∴ 1 1 −k = 0
∣ ∣
∣ k 2 1 ∣

∣ −1 1 1 ∣
∣ ∣
⇒ 1 1 −k = 0
∣ ∣
∣ k 2 1 ∣

2
⇒ −1(1 + 2k)−1(1 + k )+1(2 − k)= 0

2
⇒ −1 − 2k − 1 − k + 2 − k = 0

2
⇒ k + 3k = 0 ⇒ k = 0, k = −3

Hence, option (k = 0) is correct.

34. (1)
Firstly, we write the equation of line, which is parallel to the given line but passing through (1, − 2, 3) , is given by
x−1 y+2 z−3
= = . . .(i)
2 3 −6

General point of above line can be taken as A(2λ + 1, 3λ − 2, − 6λ + 3)

Now, to calculate the value of λ, we know A will satisfy the given plane.
So, (2λ + 1)−(3λ − 2)+(−6λ + 3)−5 = 0
1
⇒ λ =
7

So, the line intersects the given plane at B( .

9 −11 15
, , )
7 7 7

∴ Required distance
2 2 2
9 −11 15
= √( − 1) + ( + 2) + ( − 3) = 1 unit
7 7 7

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35. (4)
We have,
x−1 y+α z−β
= = = λ
2 α 2

2x + y + z = 5

Since, line lies in the plane, hence normal vector of the plane is perpendicular to the line, therefore
4 + α + 2 = 0 ⇒ α = −6

Also,
x = 2λ + 1

y = αλ − α = −6λ + 6

and z = 2λ + β
Lies on the plane 2x + y + z = 5
⇒ 4λ + 2 − 6λ + 6 + 2λ + β = 5

⇒ β = −3

So, α + β = −9
36. (4)
Equation of line is
→
ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
r = i + 0 j + k + t( i + 3 j − k) . . .(i)

Equation (i) lies in x + y + cz = d

Put x = 1, y = 0, z = 1

⇒ 1 + c = d

Also, the line lies in the plane, therefore line must be perpendicular to the normal of the plane, hence
1 ⋅ 1 + 1 ⋅ 3 + c ⋅(−1)= 0

⇒ c = 4

Hence,
1 + c = d ⇒ 1 + 4 = d ⇒ d = 5

∴ c + d = 9

37. (4)

The points (3, − 2, -λ) lie on Plane 2x − 4y + 3z − 2 = 0

⇒ 6 + 8 − 3λ − 2 = 0

⇒ 3λ = 12

⇒ λ = 4

Now,
y+2 z+4
x−3

1
=
−1
=
−2
.......(i)
y
........(ii)
x−1 z
= =
12 9 4

Shortest distance formula

∣ ∣ x −x
1 2 y2 −y1 z2 −z1 ∣ ∣
∣ ∣
∣ ∣ a1 a2 a3 ∣ ∣
∣ ∣
∣ ∣
∣ b1 b2 b3 ∣
d =∣ ∣
∣ ∣ ˆ ∣ ∣
î ĵ k
∣ ∣ ∣ ∣ ∣
∣
∣ ∣ a a3 ∣ ∣
∣ 1 a2 ∣
∣ ∣ ∣ ∣
∣ ∣ ∣ b1 b2 b3 ∣ ∣ ∣

Calculating we get the value as 0

→ →
Hence lines are intersecting (As b ∦ d )
∴ Shortest distance = 0

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Answer Keys and Solutions BITSAT Crash Course

38. (1)
Equation of the line through (1, −2, 3) parallel to the line is
x y z−1
= =
2 3 −6
y+2
x−1

2
=
3
=
z−3

−6
= r (say). . . . (1)

Then, any point on (1) is (2r + 1, 3r − 2, −6r + 3), if this point lies on the plane x − y + z = 5, then
(2r + 1)−(3r − 2)+(−6r + 3)= 5 ⇒ r =
1

7
.
Hence, the point is ( .
9 11 15
,− , )
7 7 7

Distance between (1, −2, 3) and ( .

9 11 15
,− , )
7 7 7

4 9 36 49
= √( + + ) = √( ) = 1
49 49 49 49

39. (1)
Given lines can be written as
x+1 y−0 z−1
= =
a 1 a

x+2 y−0 z
= =
3 1 3

∣ x2 − x1 y2 − y1 z2 − z1 ∣
x−x1 y−y1 z−z1 x−x2 y−y2 z−z2 ∣ ∣
We know that lines a1
=
b1
=
c1
and a2
=
b2
=
c2
are coplanar if ∣ a1 b1 c1 ∣= 0 .
∣ ∣
∣ a2 b2 c2 ∣

Hence,
∣ −1 0 1 ∣
∣ ∣
∣ a 1 a ∣= 0
∣ 3
∣
∣ 3 1 ∣
b

where, b ≠ 0 ⇒ a ≠ 0, since ab ≠ 0.
∣ a 1 a ∣
∣ ∣
3
⇒∣ 3 1 ∣= 0
b
∣ ∣
∣ −1 0 −1 ∣

3
⇒ −( − a)−1(a − 3)= 0
b

3
⇒ a − − a + 3 = 0
b

⇒ b = 1

∴ b = 1, a ∈ R −{0}

40. (1) D.R. of AB = 4, -7, 3

D.R. of line 2 + 45
∴ D.R. Normal to the line would be
∣ i j k∣
∣ ∣
=∣ 4 −7 3 ∣= − 47i − 14j + 30k
∣ ∣
∣2 +4 5∣

∴ Equation of the plane would = −47x − 14y + 30z = 1

Put (-1, 2, 3) in the above equation we will get
= + 109

∴ equation is 47x + 14y − 30z + 109 = 0

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