Determine the coordinates of the point on the line 7 = (1, –1,2) + s(1,3, –1) that pro- duces the shortest/minimum distance between the line and the point with coordinates (2, 1, 3). 4. (а) (b) What is the distance between the given point and the line?

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Determine the coordinates of the point on the line = (1, –1, 2) + s(1,3, –1) that pro-
duces the shortest/minimum distance between the line and the point with coordinates (2, 1,3).
4. (а)
(b)
What is the distance between the given point and the line?
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the coordinates of the point on the line = (1, –1, 2) + s(1,3, –1) that pro- duces the shortest/minimum distance between the line and the point with coordinates (2, 1,3). 4. (а) (b) What is the distance between the given point and the line?
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