Show that the lines and
are coplanar. Also find the equation of the plane containing these lines.
Given : Equations of lines –
Line 1 :
Line 2 :
To Prove : Line 1 & line 2 are coplanar.
To Find : Equation of plane.
Formulae :
1) Coplanarity of two lines :
If two lines are given by,
and
, then these lines are coplanar, if
2) Equation of plane :
The equation of plane containing two coplanar lines
& is given by,
Answer :
Given lines –
Line 1 :
Line 2 :
Here, x1 = 1 , y1 = 3 , z1 = 0 , a1 = 2 , b1 = -1 , c1 = -1
x2 = 4 , y2 = 1 , z2 = 1 , a2 = 3 , b2 = -2 , c2 = -1
Now,
= - 2
Hence, given two lines are not coplanar.