Finding the Volume of a Rotated Solid Using Partial Fractions

In summary, the problem involves finding the volume of a solid formed by rotating the region under the curve y=1/(x^2+3x+2) from x=0 to x=1 about the x-axis. The equation for volume using the slicing method is 3.14 INT((1/(x^2+3X+2))^2)dx over the interval 0-1. The attempt at a solution involves solving for the constants A, B, C, and D in the equation A/(x+1) + B/(x+2)^2 + C/(x+2) + D/(x+1)^2 = (1/((x+1)^2)(x+2)^2
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Homework Statement


Find the volume of the resulting solid if the region under the curve y=1/(x^2+3x+2) from x=0 to x=1 is rotated about the x-axis.
R=(1/(x^2+3x+2)
Equation for volume using the slicing method...
3.14 INT((1/(x^2+3X+2))^2)dx over the interval 0-1

Homework Equations


R=(1/(x^2+3x+2)
Equation for volume using the slicing method...
3.14 INT((1/(x^2+3X+2))^2)dx over the interval 0-1

The Attempt at a Solution


3.14 INT((1/(x+1)^2(x+2)^2))
A/(x+1) + B/(x+2)^2 + C/(x+2) + D/(x+1)^2 = (1/((x+1)^2)(x+2)^2))
1= A(x+1)(x+2)^2 + B(x+2)^2 + C((x+1)^2) + D(x+1)^2
Set x= -1, B=1
Set x= -2, D=1
Where do I go from here?
 
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By the way - sorry this isn't very pretty, never used this site before so I wasn't sure if there was exponential / division things. so that's what it is, Thank you!
 

Related to Finding the Volume of a Rotated Solid Using Partial Fractions

1. What is the definition of volume?

The volume of a three-dimensional object is the measure of the amount of space that the object occupies.

2. How do you calculate the volume of a cube?

The volume of a cube is calculated by multiplying the length, width, and height of the cube together. The formula is V = lwh.

3. What is the difference between volume and surface area?

Volume is the measure of space an object occupies, while surface area is the measure of the area covering the surface of an object.

4. How do partial fractions work?

Partial fractions is a method of breaking down a complex fraction into smaller, simpler fractions. This is useful in integration and solving equations.

5. Can you simplify a complex fraction by using partial fractions?

Yes, using partial fractions can simplify complex fractions by breaking them down into simpler fractions, making them easier to solve or integrate.

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