Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Vectors

Vectors — practice question

Points $A$ and $B$ are represented by the position vectors $2\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j} + 2\mathbf{k}$ and $5\mathbf{i} - 2\mathbf{j} + \mathbf{k}$ respectively, and plane $p$ is given by $x + y = 5$.
(i)[4]

Determine the position vector of the point where the line through $A$ and $B$ meets the plane $p$.

(ii)[7]

A second plane $q$ is given by $x + by + cz = d$, where $b$, $c$ and $d$ are constants. Plane $q$ contains the line $AB$, and the acute angle between planes $p$ and $q$ is $60^\circ$. Determine the equation of $q$.

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