Let , be the line passing through A=(3, 1, 2) and B = (-1,0, 1) and let , be the line passing though C= (1, 1, 1) and D= (-1,2,0). Use partial derivatives to the points on , and that are nearest to each other. Using these points, what is the distance between the lines, and ₂.

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Let , be the line passing through A=(3, 1, 2) and B = (-1,0, 1) and let , be the line passing though C= (1, 1, 1) and D=
(-1, 2, 0). Use partial derivatives to the points on , and that are nearest to each other. Using these points, what is
the distance between the lines, and £₂.
Transcribed Image Text:Let , be the line passing through A=(3, 1, 2) and B = (-1,0, 1) and let , be the line passing though C= (1, 1, 1) and D= (-1, 2, 0). Use partial derivatives to the points on , and that are nearest to each other. Using these points, what is the distance between the lines, and £₂.
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