Need help finding the volume enclosed

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In summary, the volume in octane 1 enclosed by the planes defined by x+y+2z=2 and 2x+2y+z=4 can be calculated by finding the difference between the volumes of two tetrahedral pyramids that share a common peak and have the same height above the xy plane. This simplifies the calculation by using the formula for the volume of a pyramid, which is 1/3 * base area * height. The resulting volume is 2.
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Homework Statement


Find the volume in octane 1 enclosed.
x + y + 2z = 2
2x + 2y +z = 4

∫∫∫ dV

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∫∫∫ dv = [∫(0⇒2) [∫(2-2z)⇒(2-½z) [∫(2-2z-y)⇒(2-½z-y) dx] dy] dz]
= [∫(0⇒2) [∫(2-2z)⇒(2-½z) [x]|(2-2z-y)⇒(2-½z-y) dy] dz]
= [∫(0⇒2) [∫(2-2z)⇒(2-½z) (2-½z-y)-(2-2z-y) dy] dz]
= [∫(0⇒2) [∫(2-2z)⇒(2-½z) (3/4)z dy] dz]
= [∫(0⇒2) [¾yz]|(2-2z)⇒(2-½z) dz]
= [∫(0⇒2) ¾z[(2-½z)-(2-2z)] dz]
= [∫(0⇒2) ¾z^2 dz]
= (¾)(⅓) z^3 |(0⇒2)
= (3/12) [2^3 - 0^3]
= (3/12) (8)
= 2

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Am I wrong?

I do not understand some time i got the answer above 2 when i changed dxdydz dydzdx and dzdydx

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Hi Another:

I confess I have some trouble seeing the details of what the diagram seems to be trying to communicate, but it appears to be you are showing the two tetrahedral pyramids corresponding to the two plane defining equations. Since the planes apparently intersect only on the xz boundary plane, you might find it easier to calculate the desired volume as the difference between the two pyramid volumes. Since the two pyramids seem to share the same peak, and therefore have the same height above the xy plane, this should simplify the calculation.

Hope this helps.

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Buzz
 
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1. What is the formula for finding the volume of a shape?

The formula for finding the volume of a shape depends on the type of shape. For a cube or rectangular prism, the formula is length x width x height. For a cylinder, the formula is π x radius^2 x height. For a sphere, the formula is 4/3 x π x radius^3. It is important to know the correct formula for the specific shape you are working with.

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