Reverse Order Integration for Improper Double Integral

In summary, the conversation is discussing how to evaluate an improper integral by rewriting the numerator of the integrand and reversing the order of integration in a resulting double integral. The question is about finding the functions h(x), f(x), and g(x) in order to solve the integral. The speaker suggests that based on the fundamental theorem of calculus, it should be easy to determine these functions.
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Here's the question:

We want to evaluate the improper integral
http://ada.math.uga.edu/webwork2_files/tmp/equations/6c/4073055a5b909be16e2abc5bd3dfc61.png

Do it by rewriting the numerator of the integrand as http://ada.math.uga.edu/webwork2_files/tmp/equations/cf/4f71fa0eec36e407d3cf7df46ef3621.png for appropriate f, g and h and then reversing the order of integration in the resulting double integral.

I don't know what this means?

Would the integrand in the numerator be x from tan ^-1(x) to
tan^-1(pi*x)?

Thanks a lot.
 
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It says find the function h(x), f(x) and g(x) such that

[tex]\tan^{-1}(\pi x) - \tan^{-1}(x) = \int_{f(x)}^{g(x)}h(y)dy[/tex]

Said like that, and based on your knowledge of the fundamental thm of calculus, it should be very easy to see what h(x), f(x) and g(x) are.
 

1. What is reverse order integration for improper double integrals?

Reverse order integration is a method used to solve improper double integrals by changing the order of integration. It involves integrating with respect to the second variable first, then the first variable.

2. When is reverse order integration used?

Reverse order integration is typically used when the limits of integration are difficult to determine or when the integrand is simpler when the order of integration is reversed.

3. How is reverse order integration performed?

To perform reverse order integration, the inner and outer integrals are switched and the limits of integration are changed accordingly. The integral is then solved using standard integration techniques.

4. What are some common mistakes when using reverse order integration?

Common mistakes when using reverse order integration include forgetting to switch the order of integration, incorrectly changing the limits of integration, and forgetting to change the integrand to match the new order of integration.

5. How do you know when to use reverse order integration?

You can determine when to use reverse order integration by considering the complexity of the integrand and the limits of integration. If the integrand is simpler or the limits are difficult to determine in one order of integration, it may be beneficial to switch the order of integration.

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