Two objects move from the same point along a straight line

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · Calculus AB · Applications of Integration · Applications of Integration

Problem

Two objects move from the same point along a straight line. The first body moves with velocity v=(3t2−6t) m/sv = (3t^2 - 6t) \text{ m/s}, the second with velocity v=(10t+20) m/sv = (10t + 20) \text{ m/s}. At what instant and at what distance from the initial point will they meet.

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