JEE MainMathematicsThree Dimensional Geometry
The image of the point P(a, 2, 3) in the line x-3 1 = y-3 1 = z-2 3 is Q(5, b, c) . Then the value of a+b+c is :
Options
- A4
- B5
- C6
- D7
Correct answer
C. 6
Step-by-step solution
Let M be the midpoint of the line segment PQ . The coordinates of M are ( a+5 2 , b+2 2 , c+3 2 ) . Since the image is formed by reflection across the line, the midpoint M must lie on the given line x-3 1 = y-3 1 = z-2 3 . Substituting the coordinates of M into the line equation: a+5 2 -3 1 = b+2 2 -3 1 = c+3 2 -2 3 = k a-1 2 = b-4 2 = c-1 6 = k From this, we can express a, b, and c in terms of k : a = 2k+1 b = 2k+4 c = 6k+1 The direction ratios of the line segment PQ are (5-a, b-2, c-3) . Since PQ is perpendicular