3D Geometry
Image in Plane — Sum of Coordinates
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Grade 12

Question:

Image of $P(2,3,5)$ in $2x+y-3z=6$ is $(\alpha,\beta,\gamma)$. Then $\alpha+\beta+\gamma$ is equal to
5
10
12
9

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: Reflection formula: $Q=P-2\frac{(\vec{n}\cdot\vec{OP}-d)}{|\vec{n}|^2}\vec{n}$.
$\alpha+\beta+\gamma=10$.
Correct Answer: 2

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