Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53849-787-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-53849-787-9

Chapter 12 - Vectors and the Geometry of Space - 12.5 Exercises - Page 848: 19

Answer

Skew

Work Step by Step

Directional vector for line 1 is: $\lt2,-1,3\gt$ and for line 2 is: $\lt4,-2,5\gt$ Both lines are not the same and they are not multiples of each other so the lines are not parallel. Thus, the lines are not intersecting (hence, skew).
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