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What is the perpendicular distance from the point (2,3,4) to the line x-0 1 = y-0 0 = z-0 0 ?

Options

  1. A6 units
  2. B5 units
  3. C3 units
  4. D2 units

Correct answer

B. 5 units

Step-by-step solution

Perpendicular distance = (4)^2+(3)^2 =5 units.

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