Write and evaluate the definite integral that represents the area of the surface generated by revolving the curve on the indicated interval about the $y$-axis.\ $y = \frac{x}{2} + 6$, $1 \le x \le 9$\ $2\pi \int_1^9 \left( \boxed{\qquad} \right) dx = 24\pi$
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Step 1: The formula for the surface area of a solid of revolution is given by: $$S = 2\pi \int_a^b f(x) \sqrt{1 + [f'(x)]^2} dx$$ where $f(x)$ is the function that defines the curve, and $a$ and $b$ are the limits of integration. Show more…
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