If (2 +1, 2-3 , -12 ) is the image of ( , 2 , 1) in the line x-23= y-12= z1, then the possible value(s) of is (are)
- Only 3
- Only 3 and -1
- Only 3, 14 and -1
- Only 3 and 14
Answer
(1) Only 3
Solution
P( , 2 , 1), P' (2 +1, 2-3 , -12 ); direction of the line: (3, 2, 1)
Condition 1: PP' line
PP'= ( +1, 2-5 , -32 )
3( +1)+2 ( 2-5 )+ -32=0
4 2-13 +3=0 ( -3)(4 -1)=0 =3 or 14
Condition 2: mid-point M of PP' lies on the line
M= ( 3 +12, 2- 2, +14 )
=3: M =(5, 3, 1); 5-23= 3-12= 11=1 (satisfied)
= 14: M = ( 78, - 332, 516 ); x-23=- 38 516=z (not satisfied)
only =3
Answer: (1)