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Multivariable CalculusChallengeLines & Planes in Space

Lines & Planes in Space · Challenge problem

Let L1L_1 be the line r1(t)=(0,0,1)+t⟨1,1,1⟩\mathbf r_1(t) = (0, 0, 1) + t\langle 1, 1, 1\rangle and L2L_2 the line r2(s)=(3,0,0)+s⟨1,−1,0⟩\mathbf r_2(s) = (3, 0, 0) + s\langle 1, -1, 0\rangle. Find the zz-coordinate of the point of L1L_1 that is closest to L2L_2.