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A point and a line 2003-11-19
From Meenakshi:

Given a line segment L(x1,y1) to (x2,y2) and a Point P(x3,y3).
I need the formula to find a point on the line L that is closest to the point (x3,y3).


Answered by Penny Nom.
Is 3/5 CLOSEST to 0, 1/2 or 1? 2003-07-09
From A student:
I would like to know is 3/5 CLOSEST to 0, 1/2 or 1. And can 3/10 go either way as to be closest to 0 or 1/2.
Answered by Penny Nom.
 
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