Let 
be the vector normal to the plane and 
be the position vector of the point through which the plane passes. Then find the equation of plane.
Asked by Topperlearning User
| 4th Jun, 2014,
01:23: PM
Expert Answer:
Let P be a arbitrary point on the plane with position vector 
.
Thus, equation of the plane with 
as a normal vector and 
as a position vector of the point through which the plane passes is
as a normal vector and as a position vector of the point through which the plane passes is
Answered by
| 4th Jun, 2014,
03:23: PM
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