Let L : +t 2 be a line and P(5, –1, -2) a point. Let Q be the closest point on L to P. !! a) Find the point Q. b) Let L' be the line containing both P and Q. Find all points R on L' where ||QŘ|| =||PR||.

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Let L:
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be a line and P(5, -1, -2) a point. Let Q be the closest point on L to P.
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a) Find the point Q.
b) Let L' be the line containing both P and Q. Find all points R on L' where ||QŘ|| =||PR||.
Transcribed Image Text:Let L: 2 +t be a line and P(5, -1, -2) a point. Let Q be the closest point on L to P. %3D a) Find the point Q. b) Let L' be the line containing both P and Q. Find all points R on L' where ||QŘ|| =||PR||.
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