Choosing the order of integration with double integration

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The discussion revolves around a double integration problem involving the integral of exp(x^2) with specific limits. Participants are exploring the best order of integration and the implications of changing the order on the limits of integration.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss changing the order of integration and the resulting changes to the limits. There is an attempt to evaluate the integral using integration by parts and a substitution method. Questions arise regarding the feasibility of integrating exp(x^2) and how to handle the substitution correctly.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided guidance on the importance of sketching the region of integration and the necessity of adjusting limits when changing the order of integration. There is recognition of the challenges faced in the integration process, particularly with the substitution method.

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Participants note that the integral of exp(x^2) does not exist in terms of elementary functions, which adds complexity to the problem. There is also mention of common pitfalls, such as neglecting to sketch the region of integration.

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Homework Statement


Sketch the regions of integration, and evaluate the integral by choosing the best order of integration.
[tex]\int^{2\sqrt{ln2}}_{0}\int^{\sqrt{ln2}}_{y/2}exp(x^2)dxdy[/tex]


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integration by parts


The Attempt at a Solution


ive changed the order of integration and done the inner integral with respect to y to get this far..
[tex]\int^{\sqrt{ln2}}_{y/2}\int^{2\sqrt{ln2}}_{0}exp(x^2)dydx=\sqrt{ln2}\int^{2\sqrt{ln2}}_{y/2}exp(x^2)dx[/tex]

and now when i do a u substitution
[tex]u=x^2[/tex]
[tex]du=2xdx[/tex]
and that is how far i can get as i can't put the 'du' into the equation as it has a '2x' in it and i will be integrating with respect to 'u'. Integrating it the original way round just gets me to this problem straight away.

I just can't see any way of getting rid of the 2x?!
 
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If you change the order by which you integrate, the limits will change. You need to find the new limits.

Also ∫ex2dx does not exist in terms of elementary functions.
 
Make sure you sketch the region of integration, as step that many students skip, believing it to be unimportant.
 
that seems so obvious now but you wouldn't believe how long I've been looking at it, the 'cancelling 2x' comes from when you change the limits. thanks guys!
 

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