If lines
and
intersect, then find the value of k and hence find the equation of the plane containing these lines.
We have,
(i)
And
(ii)
Let P (α ,β ,γ ) is an intersecting point of line (i) and (ii)
⇒ (α, β ,γ ) satisfies line (i)
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⇒ α = 2λ +1 , β = 3λ -1 , γ = 4λ +1
Also (α ,β ,γ ) lies on line (ii)
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Now,
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⇒ 2λ -2 = 4λ +1
⇒ 2λ -4λ = 2+1
⇒ -2λ = 3
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Now,
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⇒ 3λ -1-k = 8λ +2
⇒ 3λ -8λ = 1+k+2
⇒ -5λ-3 = k
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Equation of plane containing these lines is

Expanding along R1
(x-1)(3-8) –(y+1)(2-4)+(z-1)(4-3)=0
⇒ -5(x-1)+2(y+1)+(z-1)=0
⇒ -5x+5+2y+2+z-1=0
⇒ -5x+2y+z+6=0
⇒ 5x-2y-z-6=0
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