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Multivariable CalculusHardLines & Planes in Space

Lines & Planes in Space · Hard problem

A point PP moves along the line r(t)=(1,0,2)+t⟨1,1,−1⟩\mathbf r(t) = (1, 0, 2) + t\langle 1, 1, -1\rangle, and a point QQ moves along the line s(u)=(0,3,1)+u⟨1,2,−1⟩\mathbf s(u) = (0, 3, 1) + u\langle 1, 2, -1\rangle. If PP and QQ are required to always have the SAME xx-coordinate, find the minimum possible distance PQPQ.