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intersect.
Also, find their point of intersection.
Given equations :
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To Find : d
Formula :
1. Cross Product :
If
are two vectors
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then,

2. Dot Product :
If
are two vectors
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then,
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3. Shortest distance between two lines :
The shortest distance between the skew lines
and
is given by,

Answer :
For given lines,
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Here,
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Therefore,

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Now,
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= 0 + 12 – 6
= 6
Therefore, the shortest distance between the given lines is

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As d ≠ 0
Hence, the given lines do not intersect.
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