Let the point (-1, , ) lie on the line of the shortest distance between the lines x + 2-3 = y - 24 = z - 52 and x + 2-1 = y + 62 = z - 10. Then ( - )2 is equal to .
Answer
25
Solution
Shortest-distance line (-3, 4, 2) (-1, 2, 0) = (-4, -2, -2) (2, 1, 1)
P(-3 - 2, 4 + 2, 2 + 5) on L1, Q(- - 2, 2 - 6, 1) on L2
QP = (-3 + , 4 - 2 + 8, 2 + 4) (2, 1, 1)
4 - 2 + 8 = 2 + 4 = + 2
and -3 + = 2(2 + 4) = -1 P(1, -2, 3)
PQ: x - 12 = y + 21 = z - 31; x = -1 each ratio = -1 = -3, = 2
( - )2 = 25
Answer: 25