Question

Consider the point A(3,2,-1) and the plane x+2y+2z =8. a) State a unit vector,n, orthogonal to the plane [2 marks] b) Find the distance, D, between the point and the

plane [2 marks] c) Find the point on the plane, P, closest to the point A. (Hint, the vector AP is in the direction n) [4 marks] Enter your answer to part b) below stating your answer as a decimal correct to 2 d.p.

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