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The equation of the parallel plane lying midway between the parallel planes 2x−3y+6z−7=0 and 2x−3y+6z+7=0

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2x3y+6z+1=0
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2x3y+6z1=0
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2x3y+6z=0
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2x3y+6z=11
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Solution

The correct option is C 2x3y+6z=0
Since, the plane is parallel to the 2 given planes, it will have the same normal.
Hence, the plane is 2x3y+6z=d
Since, it lies midway between the two planes 2x3y+6z=7 and 2x3y+6z=7, it has to be equidistant from them.
Hence, d=0

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