Change of Variables: Integrals w/Polar Coordinates

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The discussion centers on two integrals in polar coordinates, with different limits leading to different values: approximately 7 and 11. The discrepancy arises because the function e^r is not even, which affects the integration results over the specified ranges. The first integral integrates from -1 to 1 in r and from 0 to π in θ, while the second integrates from 0 to 1 in r and from 0 to 2π in θ. This means that the two integrals are not directly comparable, as the first integral accounts for negative values of r, while the second does not. Understanding this distinction clarifies why the integrals yield different results without contradicting the change of variables theorem.
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Please explain why the integrals yield two different values.
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We have two different integrals, the first one being ∫∫erdrdθ where -1≤r≤1 and 0≤θ≤π which equals approximately 7 and ∫∫erdrdθ where 0≤r≤1 and 0≤θ≤2π which equals approximately 11. Why do these integrals have different values and do not go against the change of variables theorem?

I'm having trouble understanding why these both do not equal each other and how to approach demonstrating this using change of variables. I went over the change of variables for double integrals and polar coordinates but am having trouble connecting the two. Any hint would be appreciated, thank you.
 
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Because ##e^r## is not an even function.
 
I don't see that this is a problem involving a change of variables at all. Since ##e^r## is not a function of ##\theta##, ##\int_{0}^{\pi}\int_{-1}^{1}e^r drd\theta = \pi \int_{-1}^{1}e^r dr##
and
##\int_{0}^{2\pi}\int_{0}^{1}e^r drd\theta = 2\pi \int_{0}^{1}e^r dr##
So you are essentially asking why
##\int_{-1}^{1}e^r dr \ne 2 \int_{0}^{1}e^r dr##
 
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