If the distance of the point P(43, , ), < 0, from the line r = 4 i - k + (2 i + 3 k), R along a line with direction ratios 3, -1, 0 is 13 10, then 2 + 2 is equal to
Answer
170
Solution
Any point on the given line: Q(4 + 2 , 0, -1 + 3 )
QP = (39 - 2 , , + 1 - 3 ) is parallel to (3, -1, 0)
QP = t(3, -1, 0): 39 - 2 = 3t, = -t, = 3 - 1
PQ = |t| 9 + 1 = 13 10 t = 13
t = -13: 2 = 39 + 39 = 78 = 39 = 116 > 0 (rejected)
t = 13: 2 = 39 - 39 = 0 = 0 = -1 < 0 (accepted), = -13
2 + 2 = 169 + 1 = 170
Answer: 170