If the straight lines and
are coplanar, find the equations of the planes containing them.
We know that the lines are coplanar if
Here,
k = ±2
The equation of plane contains lines is
when k = 2
(x – 1)(4 – 4) – (y + 1)(4 – 10) + (z)(4 – 10) = 0
6y – 6z + 6 = 0
y – z + 1 = 0
The equation of plane contains lines is
When k = – 2
(x – 1)(4 – 4) – (y + 1)(– 4 – 10) + (z)(4 + 10) = 0
14y + 14z + 14 = 0
y + z + 1 = 0