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Multivariable CalculusChallengeLines & Planes in Space

Lines & Planes in Space · Challenge problem

The lines r1(t)=(1,2,0)+t⟨1,0,1⟩\mathbf r_1(t) = (1, 2, 0) + t\langle 1, 0, 1\rangle and r2(s)=(0,1,3)+s⟨0,1,−1⟩\mathbf r_2(s) = (0, 1, 3) + s\langle 0, 1, -1\rangle are skew. There is exactly one plane that is parallel to both lines and equidistant from them. Find the distance from the origin to this plane.