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Normal equation of view plane?

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asked Aug 9, 2014 in CALCULUS by zoe Apprentice

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(1).(a).

The plane equation is ax + by + cz + d = 0, where <a, b, c> is normal vector to the plane.

The normal vector n = (a, b, c) = (1, -3, 4).

The plane equation is x - 3y + 4z + d = 0.

Find the constant value d by substituing (1, -3, 4) in the equation.

(1)(1)-(3(-3)+4(4)+d=0

1+9+16+d=0

d=-26

 x - 3y + 4z - 26 = 0.

The plane equation is x - 3y + 4z - 26 = 0

answered Aug 9, 2014 by casacop Expert
edited Aug 11, 2014 by moderator
Does 'd' always have to be in the equation?
If given another point passing through the plane then only we can eliminate d or if  any another condition is given then only we can eliminate d.
we were told u.n = n.n therefore d = n.n and our equations are in form ax+by+cz=d so x-3y+4z=26
Solution is updated please check
Thank you :)
How do i work out the second part of this?

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