The coordinates of a point on the line x = 4y + 5, z = 3y - 6 at a distance 3√26 from the point (5, 0, -6)are
A
(17, 3, 3)
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B
(-7, 3, -15)
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C
(-17, -3, -3)
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D
(7, -3, 15)
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Solution
The correct option is A (17, 3, 3) Line is x−54√26=y1√26=z+63√26 A point on this line at a distance 3√26 from (5, 0, -6) is (5±(3×4),±3,−6±9)=(17,3,3)or(−7,−3,−15).