Let S be the set of all values of , for which the shortest distance between the lines and is 13. Then is equal to
- (A)304
- (B)308
- (C)306✓ Correct
- (D)302
Answer: (C)
Solution
Line 1 passes through with direction and line 2 through with direction . Then , so . With , the shortest distance is . Setting this equal to gives , so or . Then , and .
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