5. Consider the saddle surface r = y- 2, find the point where the tangent plane is parallel to x+y+z = 1.

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**Problem 5: Tangent Plane to a Saddle Surface**

Consider the saddle surface defined by the equation \( x = y^2 - z^2 \). The task is to find the point on this surface where the tangent plane is parallel to the plane described by the equation \( x + y + z = 1 \).

**Solution Outline:**
1. **Identify the Gradient Vectors:** 
   - The gradient vector of the surface \( x = y^2 - z^2 \) is computed to find the normal vector at any given point.
   - The normal vector to the given plane \( x + y + z = 1 \) is \( \langle 1, 1, 1 \rangle \).

2. **Set the Gradient Equal to the Normal Vector:**
   - Solve for the point \((y, z)\) where the gradient of the surface becomes parallel to the vector \( \langle 1, 1, 1 \rangle \).

3. **Calculate and Verify:**
   - Verify that the tangent plane at the found point is indeed parallel to the given plane by comparing their normal vectors.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 5: Tangent Plane to a Saddle Surface** Consider the saddle surface defined by the equation \( x = y^2 - z^2 \). The task is to find the point on this surface where the tangent plane is parallel to the plane described by the equation \( x + y + z = 1 \). **Solution Outline:** 1. **Identify the Gradient Vectors:** - The gradient vector of the surface \( x = y^2 - z^2 \) is computed to find the normal vector at any given point. - The normal vector to the given plane \( x + y + z = 1 \) is \( \langle 1, 1, 1 \rangle \). 2. **Set the Gradient Equal to the Normal Vector:** - Solve for the point \((y, z)\) where the gradient of the surface becomes parallel to the vector \( \langle 1, 1, 1 \rangle \). 3. **Calculate and Verify:** - Verify that the tangent plane at the found point is indeed parallel to the given plane by comparing their normal vectors.
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