If the point of intersection of the lines x+13= y+a5= z+b+17 and x-21= y-b4= z-2a7 lies on xy-plane, then the value of a+b is :
- 2
- 5
- 7
- 9
Answer
(3) 7
Solution
General point of L1: (3s-1, 5s-a, 7s-b-1)
General point of L2: (t+2, 4t+b, 7t+2a)
The common point lies on the xy-plane (z=0):
7s-b-1=0 s= b+17; 7t+2a=0 t=- 2a7
Equating x-coordinates: 3(b+1)7-1=2- 2a7
2a+3b=18 …(i)
Equating y-coordinates: 5(b+1)7-a=b- 8a7
a-2b=-5 …(ii)
From (i) and (ii): b=4, a=3
∴ a+b=7
Answer: (3)