Question 1310

Vectors II: Lines and Planes
2010 Paper 1 Question 10 Variant

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The line l{l} has equation
x+53=y9=z63,\frac{x + 5}{3} = \frac{y}{9} = \frac{z - 6}{3},
and the plane p{p} has equation
x+3y+z=312.x + 3 y + z = - \frac{31}{2}.
(i)
Show that l{l} is perpendicular to p.{p.}
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(ii)
Find the coordinates of the point of intersection of l{l} and p.{p.}
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(iii)
Show that the point A{A} with coordinates (11,18,0){\left( - 11, - 18, 0 \right)} lies on l.{l.}
Find the coordinates of the point B{B} which is the mirror image of A{A} in p.{p.}
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(iv)
Find the area of triangle OAB,{OAB,} where O{O} is the origin, giving your answer to the nearest whole number.
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