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Curves & Motion · Medium problem

Two ships' positions at time t≥0t \ge 0 (in hours, with coordinates in nautical miles) are rA(t)=(t, 0)\mathbf r_A(t) = (t,\ 0) and rB(t)=(3t−10, −t)\mathbf r_B(t) = (3t - 10,\ -t). Find the minimum distance ever between the two ships. Give an exact answer in simplest radical form.