Let (α, β, γ) be the image of the point (8, 5, 7) in the line x–12=y+13=z–25. Then α+β+γ is equal to : [2024]
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Let x–12=y+13=z–25=λ
⇒ x=2λ+1, y=3λ–1 and z=5λ+2
Clearly, PQ→·(2i^+3j^+5k^)=0
⇒ (2λ–7)·2+(3λ–6)·3+(5λ–5)·5=0
⇒ 38λ=57
⇒ λ=5738=32
∴ (4, 72, 192) are the coordinates of Q.
Now, Q is the midpoint of PP'.
∴ 8+α2=4, 5+β2=72, 7+γ2=192
⇒ (α,β,γ)=(0,2,12)
∴ α+β+γ=14.