Definite Integral of p(x,y) with Bounds x>y>0 and dp(x,y)/dx = (e^-x^2)

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Homework Statement



The function, p(x;y), of two variables is defined for x>y>0, and satisfies

We furthermore know that dp(x,y)/dx = (e^-x^2)

and that p(y; y) = 0

Homework Equations



I now need to write p(x,y) as a definite integral of the form int (f(t)dt, with lower bound t=H and upper bound x.

The Attempt at a Solution



I suppose I need the info p(y; y) = 0 to get the bounds, but not quite sure how. I sat earlier an evaluated the integral from 0 to inf and from -inf to inf, however I do not see how that could come in handy. I am thinking of treating the function as one of x alone as a start, but do not know how to proceed from there?
Anyone can give me a hint :-) Th
 
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IsomaDan said:

Homework Statement



The function, p(x;y), of two variables is defined for x>y>0, and satisfies   ?  

We furthermore know that dp(x,y)/dx = (e^-x^2)

and that p(y; y) = 0

Homework Equations



I now need to write p(x,y) as a definite integral of the form int (f(t)dt, with lower bound t=H and upper bound x.

The Attempt at a Solution



I suppose I need the info p(y; y) = 0 to get the bounds, but not quite sure how. I sat earlier an evaluated the integral from 0 to inf and from -inf to inf, however I do not see how that could come in handy. I am thinking of treating the function as one of x alone as a start, but do not know how to proceed from there?
Anyone can give me a hint :-) Th
Do you really mean x>y>0, or di you mean x>0 and y>0 ?

Does p(x,y) satisfy something in addition to what's stated ?

Check for any other typos you may have, so that your post is more readable.
 
I meant satisfies "x ≥ y ≥ 0". Don't know where that went.

Sorry for that. All the best

Jonas