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Representing a function of a spherical balloon!!?

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A spherical balloon with radius r inches has volume defined by the function below. Find a function that represents the amount of air required to inflate the balloon from a radius of r inches to a radius of r + 5 inches. (Give the answer in terms of π and r.)

the originial formula is v= 4/3 pi r^2

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  1. Shouldn't it be

    V = (4/3)πr³ ?

    Required volume of air

    = (4/3)π((r+5)³ - r³)

    = (4/3)π(r³ + 15r² + 75r + 125 - r³)

    = (4/3)π(15r²+75r+125)

    = (20/3)π(3r²+15r+25)

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