Integration: Washer and shell method

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The discussion focuses on calculating the volume of a solid of revolution formed by rotating the curve defined by the equation y = 4 - e^x around the line x = 10. The user initially sets up the volume integral using the disk method, resulting in the equation v = 2π ∫ from 0 to 3 [(10^2) - (ln(4 - y))^2] dy. They also explore the shell method, ultimately arriving at the correct formulation: v = 2π ∫ from 0 to ln(4) (10 - x)(4 - e^x) dx, confirming their solution.

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  • Understanding of integral calculus, specifically volume of revolution
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  • Knowledge of exponential functions and their inverses
  • Ability to manipulate and integrate logarithmic expressions
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  • Learn more about the shell method for solids of revolution
  • Explore integration techniques for exponential and logarithmic functions
  • Practice problems involving volume calculations around different axes
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Hi Everyone

I am having a trouble setting up an equation: I am to find the volume by integrating the equation y = 4-e^x from 0 to 3 and rotate it about the axis of x = 10.

Here is what I have:

the equation y= 4-e^x in terms of x is x = ln(4-y)


R(y) = 10
r(y) = ln(4-y)

the equation I have using the disk method is this:

v = 2pi integrate from 0 to 3 (10^2)-(ln(4-y))^2)dy

using the shell method I have (which I think is correct):

v = 2pi integrate from 0 to ln4 (10-x)(4-e^x)dx
 
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