Question

1. point p is not on line l. describe the shortest distance from the point to the line.

p
l
a line that intersects line l at its midpoint
a line that is parallel to line l
a line that is perpendicular to line l

Explanation:

In geometry, the shortest distance from a point to a line is the length of the perpendicular segment from the point to the line.

Answer:

a line that is perpendicular to line $\ell$