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Parametric, Polar and Vector-Valued Functions · Medium problem

A particle has position r(t)=⟨et,  e−t⟩\mathbf{r}(t)=\langle e^t,\;e^{-t}\rangle. Find the positive value of tt at which its speed equals 172\dfrac{\sqrt{17}}{2}.