$A$ line with direction cosines passes through the point $P(2, -1, 2)$ and makes equal angles with the coordinate axes. The line meets the plane $2x + y + z = 9$ at point $Q$. Find the length of the line segment $PQ$.

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $\sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{3}$
  • D
    $2$

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