Wacky change of variables for Multi integration

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Discussion Overview

The discussion focuses on challenges related to multi-variable integration, specifically the change of variables technique. Participants explore specific problems from a textbook, discussing transformations and integrands in the context of double integrals.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in rewriting the integrand in u,v form for a given transformation in problem 14.
  • Another participant suggests that for problem 20, the transformation u = x + y and v = x - y might be a suitable approach.
  • A different participant mentions that expanding x^2 - y^2 simplifies the problem for number 20.
  • One participant provides an intermediate integral expression for problem 14, indicating a potential method involving polar coordinates.
  • Another participant confirms that the integrand for problem 14 simplifies nicely due to the region being a simple circle, making it easier to evaluate using polar coordinates.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the best approach for problem 14, as different methods and transformations are proposed. However, there is agreement on the effectiveness of polar coordinates for evaluating the integrand in that context.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the transformations and the regions of integration are not explicitly stated, and the discussion does not resolve the correctness of the proposed methods.

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Wacky change of variables for Multi integration!

Arghh I am having diffiiculty with these problems.
I am having difficulty mastering the LaTeX form--- (things like how to make a double integral etc) so

if you look at this site

http://www.math.washington.edu/~m124/Stewart5Eprobs/5ET-15problems.pdf

and look at page 1040 in the text (ch 15.9) the problem in question is number 14...

I am having a really tough time rewriting the integrand in u,v form with the given transformation. Perhaps there was a mistake in my algebra--- but what would be the way to go about doing this?

and also for number 20... would the proper transformation be u = x+y and v = x^2 - y^2 ? Or would something else work better.

Again I apologize for posting a link--- I promise I will take the time to learn LaTeX before I post--- I just have a tough time with Change Of Variables overall.

Thanks for all your help.
 
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Oops, make that Page 1048, not 1040---
 
haha nm i figured out 20--- its better to expand the x^2 - y^2 ... makes life good.
 
For #14, I get the intermediate integral

[tex]2\int_R(u^2 + v^2) \frac{\partial (x,y)}{\partial (u,v)} \, dA[/tex]
where
[tex]R: \quad u^2 + v^2 = 1[/tex]

Which can then be changed into polar coordinates to be evaluated.

For #20, I'd try the substitutions u = x + y and v = x - y.

cookiemonster
 
Wow thanks cookie I got it! The integrand turns out nicely coz the region is a simple circle--- and easily evaluated using polor coordinates!
 

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