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Let L be a line obtained from the intersection of two planes x+2y+z=6 and y+2z=4. If point P(α,β,γ) is the foot of perpendicular from (3,2,1) on L, then the value of 21(α+β+γ) equals:

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142
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68
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136
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D
102
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Solution

The correct option is D 102
Equation of the line x+2y+z6=0=y+2z=4
or x+23=y42=z1=λ

D.r.'s of PQ:3λ5,2λ2,λ1
D.r.'s of y lines are (3,2,1)
Since PQ line
3(3λ5)2(2λ+2)+1(λ1)=0
λ=107
P(167,87,107)(α,β,γ)
Hence
21(α+β+γ)=21(347)=102

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