Suppose two particles are traveling along the space curves r1(t)=< t2,, 8t-16, t2 > and r1(t)=< 3t+4, t2, 5t-4, >. A collision will occur when the two particles arrive at the same point at the same time. Find any time(s) and location(s) when and where the particles collide

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Suppose two particles are traveling along the space curves r1(t)=< t2,, 8t-16, t> and r1(t)=< 3t+4, t2, 5t-4, >.  A collision will occur when the two particles arrive at the same point at the same time.  Find any time(s) and location(s) when and where the particles collide

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