3D Geometry
Image in Plane — Area of Triangle
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Grade 12
Question:
Image of $P(1,2,3)$ in plane $2x-y+z=9$ is $Q$. $R=(6,10,7)$. Then square of area of $\triangle PQR$ is _______
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept: Find $Q$ via reflection formula. Then compute area $=\frac{1}{2}|\overrightarrow{PQ}\times\overrightarrow{PR}|$.
(Area)$^2=594$.
Correct Answer: 594