Understanding Plane Equations

Understanding Plane Equations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video tutorial explains how to find the equation of a plane given a normal vector and a point on the plane. It covers the derivation of the equation, converting it to general form, and simplifying it. The tutorial also discusses equivalent forms of the equation and verifies the solution graphically.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the normal vector of the plane in the given problem?

(8, 7, 3)

(2, 4, 5)

(0, 0, 0)

(-2, -4, -5)

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which point does the plane contain according to the problem statement?

(2, 4, 5)

(8, 7, 3)

(1, 1, 1)

(-2, -4, -5)

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the general form of the equation of a plane with a normal vector (a, b, c) and a point (x1, y1, z1)?

a(x - x1) + b(y - y1) + c(z - z1) = 0

ax + by + cz = 0

ax + by + cz + d = 0

a + b + c = 0

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the equation of the plane after substituting the given values?

-2(x - 8) - 4(y - 7) - 5(z - 3) = 0

2x + 4y + 5z = 0

-2x - 4y - 5z = 0

2(x - 8) + 4(y - 7) + 5(z - 3) = 0

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the simplified form of the plane equation before converting to general form?

2x - 4y + 5z = 0

-2x + 4y - 5z = 0

2x + 4y + 5z - 59 = 0

-2x - 4y - 5z + 59 = 0

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the general form of the plane equation after multiplying through by negative one?

2x + 4y + 5z = 59

-2x - 4y - 5z = -59

2x - 4y + 5z = 59

-2x + 4y - 5z = -59

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which form of the plane equation is more commonly used according to textbooks?

-2x + 4y - 5z = -59

2x - 4y + 5z = 59

2x + 4y + 5z = 59

-2x - 4y - 5z = -59

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