The shortest distance between the lines x+1/7=-y-1/6=z+1/1 and x-3/1=-y+5/2=z-7/1 is Option 1: 2sqrt(17) Option 2: sqrt(17) Option 3: sqrt(29) Option 4: 2sqrt(29)

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CUET Mathematics 2026 15th May Shift 1

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$2\sqrt{17}$

$\sqrt{17}$

$\sqrt{29}$

$2\sqrt{29}$

✅ Correct Option: 4

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