How Do You Apply the Cylindrical Shell Method for y=x^2, y^2=x About x=-1?

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Start date Mar 8, 2007
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The discussion focuses on applying the cylindrical shell method to the curves defined by y=x^2 and y^2=x, specifically when revolving around the line x=-1. Participants emphasize the need for clarity in the question and request the poster to provide specific details and initial attempts at solving the problem. Graphing the functions is also mentioned as a crucial step in visualizing the problem. The conversation highlights the importance of clearly stating the problem to receive effective assistance. Overall, understanding the cylindrical shell method in this context requires both a mathematical approach and graphical representation.

Mar 8, 2007

ithan

How to solve this problem and how to graph it? Please help...

y=x^2, y^2=x, about x=-1

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Mar 8, 2007

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What do you want to solve? State the exact question, and show some attempt before we can help you.

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