Linear Algebra and Its Applications · Problem 3.2.3

Orthogonality — Gilbert Strang

Mathematics · cosines-projections-onto-lines

Problem

What multiple of a=(1,1,1)a = (1,1,1) is closest to the point b=(2,4,4)b = (2,4,4)? Find also the point closest to aa on the line through bb.

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