If the shortest distance between the lines and is , then the sum of all possible values of is :
- (A)5
- (B)8✓ Correct
- (C)7
- (D)10
Answer: (B)
Solution
Direction vectors , . Their cross product:
With points and on the two lines, the connecting vector is , and
So or ; their sum is .
With points and on the two lines, the connecting vector is , and
So or ; their sum is .
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