Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the triple integral ∭_E xy dV where E is the solid tetrahedron with vertices (0,0,0), (7,0,0), (0,6,0), (0,0,8).

Solution

To evaluate the triple integral

ExydV\iiint_E xy \, dV

where EE is the solid tetrahedron with vertices at (0,0,0)(0,0,0), (7,0,0)(7,0,0), (0,6,0)(0,6,0), and (0,0,8)(0,0,8), we need to:

  1. Define the region EE in terms of the boundaries for xx, yy, and zz.
  2. Set up the limits for the triple integral based on this region.
  3. Integrate xyxy over EE.

Step 1: Determine the Boundaries of EE

Since EE is a tetrahedron defined by the vertices (0,0,0)(0,0,0), (7,0,0)(7,0,0), (0,6,0)(0,6,0), and (0,0,8)(0,0,8), each vertex provides a boundary constraint for xx, yy, and zz.

The plane containing these points forms a triangular boundary:

  1. From (0,0,0)(0,0,0) to (7,0,0)(7,0,0), xx ranges from 00 to 77.
  2. From (0,0,0)(0,0,0) to (0,6,0)(0,6,0), yy ranges from 00 to 66 but depends on xx.
  3. From (0,0,0)(0,0,0) to (0,0,8)(0,0,8), zz ranges from 00 to 88 but depends on both xx and yy.

The equations of the planes of the tetrahedron can be deduced by solving the boundaries:

  • From x=776yx = 7 - \frac{7}{6}y for the limits of yy,
  • Then

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Multivariable Calculus
Triple Integrals
Geometry of Solids

Formulas

∭_E f(x, y, z) dV for a volume integral
Equation of planes for boundaries in a tetrahedron

Theorems

Limits of integration for a bounded region

Suitable Grade Level

College Calculus