Volume using Triple Iterated Integrals

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The discussion focuses on setting up a triple iterated integral to evaluate the volume of a region B in R³, bounded by the planes z=0, z=3x, x+z=4, y=0, and y=2. The integral is expressed as ∫∫∫_V dV. The user confirms that the volume can also be calculated using the formula for the volume of a prism, resulting in a volume of 12. The solution involves understanding the geometric interpretation of the bounded region and applying the correct limits for integration.

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Homework Statement



Set up but do not evaluate a triple iterated integral to evaluate,

\int \int \int_{V} dV

where B is a region in R^{3} bounded by the planes,

z=0, z=3x, x+z =4, y=0, y=2.

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I'm just curious to see if what I've come up with as an answer is correct or not.

Can somebody please quickly check my answer?

Thanks again!
 

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Looks ok to me. You can check your answer by just calculating the volume of that prism (1/2 bh)2=12
 

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