The shortest distance between the lines $\frac{x-4}{1} = \frac{y-3}{2} = \frac{z-2}{-3}$ and $\frac{x+2}{2} = \frac{y-6}{4} = \frac{z-5}{-5}$ is:

  • A
    $\frac{5\sqrt{6}}{6}$
  • B
    $2\sqrt{5}$
  • C
    $3\sqrt{5}$
  • D
    $4\sqrt{5}$

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Statement $1:$ The shortest distance between the lines $\frac{x}{2} = \frac{y}{-1} = \frac{z}{2}$ and $\frac{x-1}{4} = \frac{y-1}{-2} = \frac{z-1}{4}$ is $\sqrt{2}$.
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