Find the distance from the origin to the line x=1+t, y=2-t,

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2021-12-03

Find the distance from the origin to the line
x=1+t, y=2-t, z=-1+2t

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Charles Clute

Charles Clute

Beginner2021-12-04Added 17 answers

x=1+t, y=2-t, z=-1+2t
The line has direction vector <1,-1, 2>
We can make a vector from the origin to a point on the line by
<1+t, 2-t, -1+2t>
This vector has minimum magnitude when it is perpendicular to the lines

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