If the line 2 - x3 = 3y - 24 + 1 = 4 - z makes a right angle with the line x + 33 = 1 - 2y6 = 5 - z7, then 4 + 9 is equal to :
- 4
- 13
- 5
- 6
Answer
(4) 6
Solution
Standard form (coefficients of x, y, z equal to 1):
Line 1: x - 2-3 = y - 23 4 + 13 = z - 4-1 ⇒ d.r. (-3, 4 + 13, -1 )
Line 2: x + 33 = y - 12-3 = z - 5-7 ⇒ d.r. (3 , -3, -7)
∵ lines are perpendicular: a1a2 + b1b2 + c1c2 = 0
-9 - (4 + 1) + 7 = 0
4 + 9 = 6
Answer: (4)