Directions:

  1. Section: Math251 007
  2. Write your name with one character in each box below.
  3. Show all work. No credit for answers without work.

 

  1. [3 points] Give parametric equations for the line through (2,1,−5) that is parallel to ⟨1,5,−1⟩.
  2. [3 points] Give a vector equation for the line at the intersection of planes x + 2y − 5z = 5 and 3x − 2y + z = −1.
  3. Let S be the plane 2x −y + z = 1 and let P be the point (4,2,1).

    1. [3 points] Find the distance between S and P.
    2. [1 point] Find the point on S that is closest to P.