Find a vector parametric form and symmetric form, find minimal distance betwen L and P, consider vectors v and w. 

  • By P w (v), you mean the projection of v on the line spanned by w?

  • Are you sure? This is a bit odd, as then the parallelogram would have area 0. The alternative makes more sense to me. Is there a definition you have on your notes or anywhere else?

    • I uploaded a file of some definitions I have, I'm not sure which one you would need.

    • Ok, that is indeed the projection onto w. This is odd, but it is what it is.

    • Do whichever you think is correct, I trust you. But also please keep your solution simple, I'm very much a beginner.

  • The area of the parallelogram determined by ⃗ v, ⃗ w ∈ R3 is ∥⃗ v × ⃗ w∥. I also found this definition.

    • Yes I know, but the text is asking for the area determined by Pw(v) and w. These two are parallel, so the area is 0.

    • I'll write both out in case there is an error in the text.

  • thank you so much, I really appreciate it.

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