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What is the equation of the plane determined by the three points A(1,0,2), B(3,-1,6), C(5,2,4)?

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Let the equation of the plane be ax + by + cz = d --- (1)

(1) contains (1, 0, 2). Therefore a(1) + b(0) + c(2) = d

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