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Multivariable CalculusHardChange of Variables & the Jacobian

Change of Variables & the Jacobian · Hard problem

Use the substitution x=2ρsin⁡ϕcos⁡θx = 2\rho\sin\phi\cos\theta, y=3ρsin⁡ϕsin⁡θy = 3\rho\sin\phi\sin\theta, z=ρcos⁡ϕz = \rho\cos\phi to find the volume of the solid ellipsoid x24+y29+z2≤1\dfrac{x^2}{4} + \dfrac{y^2}{9} + z^2 \le 1.