Rotate Area Bounded by y=5, y=x+(4/x) about x=-1: Verify Limits of Int.

In summary, the conversation was about rotating the area bounded by y=5 and y=x+(4/x) about x=-1. The limits of integration were verified to be x=1 and x=4. The problem was then solved using the formula 2πr*h*dx and substituting in the given equations for h and r. After simplifying, the final answer was calculated to be 8π(3- ln4), which is different from the book's answer of 8π(3-ln4). Further assistance is needed to determine where the mistake was made.
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Rotate the area bounded by
[tex]y = 5,\,y = x + (4/x)[/tex]
about x=-1

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Verify the limits of integration
[tex]x + \left( {4/x} \right) = 5,\,\,x = 1\& 4[/tex]

solve
[tex]

\begin{array}{l}
\int\limits_1^4 {2\pi r\,h\,dx} \\
h = 5 - \left( {x + \left( {4/x} \right)} \right),\,\,r = x + 1 \\
2\pi \int\limits_1^4 {\left( {x + 1} \right)\left( {5 - \left( {x + \left( {4/x} \right)} \right)} \right)} \,dx \\
\\
2\pi \int\limits_1^4 {\left( {x + 1} \right)\left( {5 - x - 4x^{ - 1} } \right)} \,dx \\
\\
2\pi \int\limits_1^4 {\left( {5x - x^2 - 4 + 5 - x - 4x^{ - 1} } \right)} \,dx \\
\\
2\pi \int\limits_1^4 {\left( {4x - x^2 + 1 - 4x^{ - 1} } \right)} \,dx \\
\\
\end{array}

[/tex]
[tex]
\begin{array}{l}
2\pi \int\limits_1^4 {\left( {4x - x^2 + 1 - 4x^{ - 1} } \right)} \,dx \\
\\
2\pi \left( {\frac{{4x^2 }}{2} - \frac{{x^3 }}{3} + \frac{x}{1} - \frac{{4\ln x}}{1}} \right)_1^4 \\
\\
2\pi \left( {\frac{{2x^2 }}{1} - \frac{{x^3 }}{3} + \frac{x}{1} - \frac{{4\ln x}}{1}} \right)_1^4 \\
\\
2\pi \left( {\frac{{6x^2 }}{3} - \frac{{3x^3 }}{3} + \frac{{3x}}{3} - \frac{{12\ln x}}{3}} \right)_1^4 \\
\\
2\pi \left( {\left( {\frac{{6\left( 4 \right)^2 }}{3} - \frac{{3\left( 4 \right)^3 }}{3} + \frac{{3\left( 4 \right)}}{3} - \frac{{12\ln \left( 4 \right)}}{3}} \right) - \left( {\frac{{6\left( 1 \right)^2 }}{3} - \frac{{3\left( 1 \right)^3 }}{3} + \frac{{3\left( 1 \right)}}{3} - \frac{{12\ln \left( 1 \right)}}{3}} \right)} \right) \\
\\
2\pi \left( {\left( {\frac{{96}}{3} - \frac{{192}}{3} + \frac{{12}}{3} - \frac{{12\ln \left( 4 \right)}}{3}} \right) - \left( {\frac{6}{3} - \frac{3}{3} + \frac{3}{3} - \frac{0}{3}} \right)} \right) \\
\\
2\pi \left( {\frac{{96}}{3} - \frac{{192}}{3} + \frac{{12}}{3} - \frac{{12\ln \left( 4 \right)}}{3} - \frac{6}{3}} \right) = \\
\\
2\pi \left( {\frac{{90}}{3} - \frac{{12\ln 4}}{3}} \right) = 2\pi \left( { - 30 - 4\ln 4} \right) = - 4\pi \left( {15 - 2\ln 4} \right) \\
\\
{\rm{Book says: }}8\pi \left( {3 - \ln 4} \right) \\
\end{array}

[/tex]

[tex]
{\rm{Book says: }}8\pi \left( {3 - \ln 4} \right)

[/tex]
Obviously it can't be negative, but I don't know where I messed up.
 
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I edited the above post to reflect my latest attempt. It's still wrong, so any help would be appreciated.
 
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1. What is the formula for finding the area bounded by a curve rotated around a specific axis?

The formula for finding the area bounded by a curve rotated around an axis is given by: A = ∫[a, b] 2πf(x)√(1+(f'(x))^2) dx, where a and b are the limits of integration and f(x) is the function representing the curve.

2. How do you determine the limits of integration for finding the area bounded by a curve rotated around an axis?

To determine the limits of integration, you need to find the x-values at which the curve intersects the axis of rotation. These x-values will be the limits of integration.

3. How do you verify the limits of integration for the given problem?

To verify the limits of integration, you can graph the curve and the given axis of rotation. The points of intersection between the curve and the axis will be the limits of integration.

4. What is the significance of using the formula for finding the area bounded by a curve rotated around an axis?

Using the formula allows us to calculate the area bounded by the curve rotated around an axis, which can be a useful tool in various mathematical and scientific applications. It also gives us a deeper understanding of the relationship between the function and the axis of rotation.

5. Can the formula for finding the area bounded by a curve rotated around an axis be applied to any curve and axis of rotation?

Yes, the formula can be applied to any curve and axis of rotation as long as the curve is continuous and the axis of rotation is perpendicular to the curve at all points of intersection.

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