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Surface area and parametric equations

  1. Apr 28, 2008 #1

    th3plan

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    I just have a question, when im rotating something lets say around y=2 and the two equations are x=t^3 + 1 and y = 4t+1

    how would i set it up?
     
    th3plan, Apr 28, 2008
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  3. Apr 28, 2008 #2

    Dick

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    That's not a very good attempt. TRY to set it up, and if it's wrong somebody will try to help. If you don't TRY, I doubt anyone will help.
     
    Dick, Apr 28, 2008
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