Equation Of A Plane


A series of free Multivariable Calculus Video Lessons.

  • Finding The Scalar Equation Of A Plane
  • How To Find The Equation of a Plane Given Three Points?
  • How To Find The Equation of a Plane Given a Point and Perpendicular Normal Vector?



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Finding The Scalar Equation Of A Plane

This video discusses the formula to find the scalar equation of a plane, how to derive it, and a simple example using it.

How To Find The Equation of a Plane Given Three Points?

Example:
Find an equation of the plane that passes through the points P(2,1,4), Q(4,-2,7) and R(5,3,-2).




How To Find The Equation of a Plane Given a Point and Perpendicular Normal Vector?

Example:
Find an equation of the plane through the point (2,-5,3) and perpendicular to the vector <3,6,5>



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