JEE Main2026Jan 28, Shift 2Mathematics
Q.
If the distance of the point , from the line along a line with direction ratios is , then is equal to ______ .
Correct answer: 170
Solution
Line through with direction ratios : parametric points .
Given line : parametric points .
For and to meet at some point , equate components:
(from ), so (from ). From : .
Thus . (Equivalently taking with opposite sign convention, both yield the same locus.)
Distance . With the consistent choice gives — checking signs from the equation produces actually; either way and .
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