Changing the order of integration for a triple integral?

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The discussion focuses on changing the order of integration for the triple integral \int^{1}_{0}\int^{x}_{0}\int^{y}_{0} f(x,y,z)dzdydx to the form dxdydz. Participants emphasize the importance of sketching the region of integration defined by the inequalities 0 <= z <= y, 0 <= y <= x, and 0 <= x <= 1. Understanding the geometric representation of the integration limits is crucial for successfully rewriting the integral.

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  • Understanding of triple integrals in calculus
  • Familiarity with the concept of changing the order of integration
  • Ability to sketch 3D regions based on inequalities
  • Knowledge of iterated integrals
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Homework Statement



[itex]\int^{1}_{0}[/itex][itex]\int^{x}_{0}[/itex][itex]\int^{y}_{0}[/itex] f(x,y,z)dzdydx

I need to write it in terms of dxdydz

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The Attempt at a Solution



I've tried to draw the 3D representation. I don't really know how to change the order, I don't recall my teacher even showing us this. :confused: I know how to change the order of integration for double integrals, but not this. Any help would be appreciated.
 
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SMA_01 said:

Homework Statement



[itex]\int^{1}_{0}[/itex][itex]\int^{x}_{0}[/itex][itex]\int^{y}_{0}[/itex] f(x,y,z)dzdydx

I need to write it in terms of dxdydz

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



I've tried to draw the 3D representation. I don't really know how to change the order, I don't recall my teacher even showing us this. :confused: I know how to change the order of integration for double integrals, but not this. Any help would be appreciated.

Have you started by sketching the region of integration (not the integrand). The region as described in your first iterated integral is:
0 <= z <= y
0 <= y <= x
0 <= x <= 1
Each of these inequalities describes two boundary planes. If you rewrite your integral with a different order of integration, you'll need to come up with a different description for the same region.
 

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