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To solve the given problem of finding the surface area generated by rotating the curve about the **y-axis**, we need to use the formula for the surface area of revolution:

\[
A = 2\pi \int_{a}^{b} x(t) \sqrt{\left( \frac{dx}{dt} \right)^2 + \left( \frac{dy}{dt} \right)^2} \, dt
\]

Given:
- \( x = e^t - t \)
- \( y = 4e^{t/2} \)
- \( t \) ranges from 0 to 8 (\( 0 \leq t \leq 8 \))

### Step 1: Find derivatives
We need to calculate \(\frac{dx}{dt}\) and \(\frac{dy}{dt}\):

1. \( x(t) = e^t - t \)
   \[
   \frac{dx}{dt} = e^t - 1
   \]

2. \( y(t) = 4e^{t/2} \)
   \[
   \frac{dy}{dt} = 4 \cdot \frac{1}{2} e^{t/2} = 2e^{t/2}
   \]

### Step 2: Substitute into the surface area formula
Now substitute \( x(t) \), \( \frac{dx}{dt} \), and \( \frac{dy}{dt} \) into the surface area formula:

\[
A = 2\pi \int_{0}^{8} (e^t - t) \sqrt{\left(e^t - 1\right)^2 + \left(2e^{t/2}\right)^2} \, dt
\]

This is the integral that represents the surface area.

### Step 3: Solve the integral
While the integral may not have a simple closed form, it can be evaluated numerically. Do you want me to proceed with evaluating this integral using numerical methods?

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Would you like more details or have any questions on the steps so far? 

Here are some related questions you might find useful:

1. How is the formula for surface area of revolution derived?
2. Can surface area be calculated if the curve is rotated about the x-axis instead?
3. What is the geometrical interpretation of this surface area?
4. How do different ranges of \( t \) affect the surface area in this problem?
5. How does the curve behave as \( t \) approaches 8?

**Tip:** When dealing with surface area of revolution problems, always double-check which axis of rotation you're using—this can change the formula significantly.

Find the surface area generated by rotating the given curve about the y-axis: x = e^t - t, y = 4e^{t/2}, 0 ≤ t ≤ 8.

Learn how to compute the surface area of a parametric curve rotated about the y-axis. This involves using the surface area formula for revolution and numerical integration. Suitable for university-level calculus.

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