Calculus (3rd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1464125260
ISBN 13: 978-1-46412-526-3

Chapter 13 - Vector Geometry - 13.5 Planes in 3-Space - Exercises - Page 686: 70

Answer

The orthogonal distance $D$ from the plane to the origin is $D = \frac{5}{{\sqrt {14} }} \simeq 1.3363$

Work Step by Step

Refer to Exercise 69: the the orthogonal distance $D$ from the plane $\Pi $ with equation $ax + by + cz = d$ to the origin $O$ is equal to $D = \frac{{\left| d \right|}}{{\sqrt {{a^2} + {b^2} + {c^2}} }}$ Using this formula, the orthogonal distance $D$ from the plane $x+2y+3z=5$ to the origin is $D = \frac{5}{{\sqrt {{1^2} + {2^2} + {3^2}} }} = \frac{5}{{\sqrt {14} }} \simeq 1.3363$
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