Finding the area between curves

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The discussion centers on calculating the volume between the curves defined by the equations y = X and y = X^3 for X ≥ 0. The correct volume is determined using the formula V = π * (1/3 - 1/7), resulting in V_Final = (4π/21). The error identified was in the setup of the problem, specifically in finding the least common denominator (LCD) for the volumes calculated from each curve. The participant successfully corrected their approach based on this feedback.

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Homework Statement



sketch and find the area : y=X^3, Y=X, X>/ 0

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I'm getting pi(1/10)
but the right answer is 4pi/21 so can anyone explain to me what am doing wrong? thankx
 

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I figured out what you did wrong.

You need to find the volume on Y = X and Y = X^3 and subtract one from the other.

So you know A = pi * y^2.

V = (pi)Integral(0,1) y^2 dx

So for Y = X you get V = (pi) * 1/3
for Y = X^3 you get V = (pi)* 1/7

Subtract volume 2 from volume 1 you get

V_Final = (pi) (1/3 - 1/7) = (pi) 4/21.
 
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thank you, so i found that my mistake was not setting up the problem, it was the LCD. thanks a lot.
 

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