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Let \[ \vec{a}=2\hat{i}+3\hat{j}+\hat{k},\quad \vec{b}=4\hat{i}+\hat{j},\quad \vec{c}=\hat{i}-3\hat{j}-7\hat{k} \] If \[ \vec{r}=x\hat{i}+y\hat{j}+z\hat{k}, \] \[ \vec{r}\cdot\vec{a}=9,\quad \vec{r}\cdot\vec{b}=7,\quad \vec{r}\cdot\vec{c}=6, \] then \((x,y,z)=\)

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Dot product conditions involving an unknown vector usually lead to a system of linear equations in its components. Solve the equations simultaneously.
Updated On: Jun 25, 2026
  • \((1,-3,2)\)
  • \((-1,3,-2)\)
  • \((1,3,2)\)
  • \((1,3,-2)\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Use the condition \(\vec{r}\cdot\vec{a}=9\).
\[ (x\hat{i}+y\hat{j}+z\hat{k})\cdot(2\hat{i}+3\hat{j}+\hat{k})=9 \] \[ 2x+3y+z=9 \]

Step 2: Use the condition \(\vec{r}\cdot\vec{b}=7\).
\[ (x\hat{i}+y\hat{j}+z\hat{k})\cdot(4\hat{i}+\hat{j})=7 \] \[ 4x+y=7 \]

Step 3: Use the condition \(\vec{r}\cdot\vec{c}=6\).
\[ (x\hat{i}+y\hat{j}+z\hat{k})\cdot(\hat{i}-3\hat{j}-7\hat{k})=6 \] \[ x-3y-7z=6 \] Thus, we obtain \[ 2x+3y+z=9 \] \[ 4x+y=7 \] \[ x-3y-7z=6 \]

Step 4: Solve the system of equations.
From \[ 4x+y=7 \] \[ y=7-4x \] Substituting in \[ 2x+3y+z=9 \] \[ 2x+3(7-4x)+z=9 \] \[ z=10x-12 \] Now substitute \(y=7-4x\) and \(z=10x-12\) into \[ x-3y-7z=6 \] \[ x-3(7-4x)-7(10x-12)=6 \] \[ x-21+12x-70x+84=6 \] \[ -57x+63=6 \] \[ x=1 \] Hence, \[ y=7-4(1)=3 \] and \[ z=10(1)-12=-2 \] Therefore, \[ (x,y,z)=(1,3,-2) \]

Step 5: Final conclusion.
\[ \boxed{(x,y,z)=(1,3,-2)} \]
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