Let P be the point (4,1). Let L be the line that goes through the point (1,0) and is collinear with the vector (-2,1). Make a sketch of this situation. Find the point Q on line L that is closest to the point P.
Let P be the point (4,1). Let L be the line that goes through the point (1,0) and is collinear with the vector (-2,1). Make a sketch of this situation. Find the point Q on line L that is closest to the point P.
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![Let P be the point (4,1). Let L be the line that goes through the point
(1,0) and is collinear with the vector (-2,1).
Make a sketch of this situation. Find the point Q on line L that is closest
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Transcribed Image Text:Let P be the point (4,1). Let L be the line that goes through the point
(1,0) and is collinear with the vector (-2,1).
Make a sketch of this situation. Find the point Q on line L that is closest
to the point P.
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