Let a be a positive number. The region between the curves y=x and y=2a -x is the base of a solid (see diagram). Its cross sections, perpendicular to the x-axis are squares with one side in the base.. 162 = 32.4 , what is the value of a ? 5 If the volume of the solid is Show and explain your work.

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Chapter10: Analytic Geometry
Section10.1: The Rectangular Coordinate System
Problem 40E: Find the exact volume of the solid that results when the region bounded in quadrant I by the axes...
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Let a be a positive number.
The region between the curves y=x and y=2a -x² is the base of a solid (see diagram). Its cross
sections, perpendicular to the x-axis are squares with one side in the base..
162
= 32.4 , what is the value of a ?
5
If the volume of the solid is
Show and explain your work.
Transcribed Image Text:Let a be a positive number. The region between the curves y=x and y=2a -x² is the base of a solid (see diagram). Its cross sections, perpendicular to the x-axis are squares with one side in the base.. 162 = 32.4 , what is the value of a ? 5 If the volume of the solid is Show and explain your work.
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