Show that the lines and intersect.

Also, find their point of intersection.


Given equations :




To Find : d


Formula :


1. Cross Product :


If are two vectors




then,



2. Dot Product :


If are two vectors




then,



3. Shortest distance between two lines :


The shortest distance between the skew lines and


is given by,



Answer :


For given lines,




Here,






Therefore,










Now,




= 0 + 12 – 6


= 6


Therefore, the shortest distance between the given lines is





As d ≠ 0


Hence, the given lines do not intersect.


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