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Published on: August 14, 2026
The distance of the point having position vector 
from the straight line passing through the point (2, 3 , -4) and parallel to the vector ,
is :
7
B
4 
C
6 (4) 2 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Equation of the line is 
= 
( 
Let the point M on the line l is ( 
Direction ratio ’ s of PM is ( 
)
⇒ (6 λ +3)(6)+(3 λ +1)(3)+(-4 λ -10)(-4)=0
⇒ 
=7
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