Let L be the line with parametric equations x = −1+3t y = 1-t z=-1+2t Find the shortest distance d from the point Po(-3, -4, −5) to L, and the point Q on L that is closest to Po. Use the square root symbol 'V' where needed to give an exact value for your answer. d = 0 Q = (0,0,0)

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Let L be the line with parametric equations
x = −1+3t
y = 1-t
z=-1+2t
Find the shortest distance d from the point Po(-3, -4, −5) to L, and the point Q on L
that is closest to Po. Use the square root symbol 'V' where needed to give an exact
value for your answer.
d = 0
Q = (0,0,0)
Transcribed Image Text:Let L be the line with parametric equations x = −1+3t y = 1-t z=-1+2t Find the shortest distance d from the point Po(-3, -4, −5) to L, and the point Q on L that is closest to Po. Use the square root symbol 'V' where needed to give an exact value for your answer. d = 0 Q = (0,0,0)
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