Definite Double Integrals 2 variables TI-89 Titanium

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The discussion revolves around solving a definite double integral involving two variables using the TI-89 Titanium calculator. Participants explore the correct setup of the integral, the appropriate limits of integration, and the syntax required for the calculator to compute the integral correctly. The context includes both theoretical understanding and practical application of iterated integration to find the volume of a solid in the first octant.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks help with the integral of the function (25 - 9x^2 - 25y^2)/9, integrating over specified limits, but encounters errors with the calculator's syntax.
  • Another participant suggests that the integrand may have been incorrectly expressed and emphasizes the need for proper parentheses in mathematical expressions.
  • There is a discussion about the correct representation of the limits of integration, particularly the expression under the square root.
  • Some participants clarify the use of the integral function on the TI-89 and provide examples from the calculator's documentation.
  • Participants correct each other on the proper setup for the volume calculation and the necessary conditions for the variables in the first octant.
  • One participant expresses confusion over the syntax and matching parentheses in their calculator input, leading to errors.
  • There is acknowledgment of typos and mistakes in earlier posts, with participants refining their expressions based on feedback.
  • Ultimately, one participant confirms that they successfully resolved their issue after the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for proper syntax and parentheses in mathematical expressions for the TI-89 calculator. However, there are multiple viewpoints regarding the correct formulation of the integrand and limits, and some confusion remains about the exact expressions to use.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note that the expressions for the integrand and limits must be carefully structured to avoid errors in computation. There are unresolved issues regarding the exact syntax required by the calculator, as well as the interpretation of the mathematical expressions involved.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for students or individuals working on calculus problems involving double integrals, particularly those using the TI-89 Titanium calculator. It may also benefit those interested in understanding the nuances of mathematical notation and syntax in computational tools.

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Hello I am trying to solve this integral 25-9x^2-25y^2/9 dydx integrating from 0 to sqrt(9-9x^2/25) and the limits of the second integration are 0 to 5. I can find tutorials on how to find the definite double integral of a single variable, but not for two variables. Any clues?

edit: so far I have tried nint(nint(25-9x^2-25y^2/9,y,0,sqrt(9-9x^2/25)),x,0,5) to which I get too few arguments and int(int(25-9x^2-25y^2/9,y,0,sqrt(9-9x^2/25)),x,0,5) which also results in "too few arguments." Thanks in advance!
 
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Digitalism said:
Hello I am trying to solve this integral 25-9x^2-25y^2/9 dydx integrating from 0 to sqrt(9-9x^2/25) and the limits of the second integration are 0 to 5. I can find tutorials on how to find the definite double integral of a single variable, but not for two variables. Any clues?

edit: so far I have tried nint(nint(25-9x^2-25y^2/9,y,0,sqrt(9-9x^2/25)),x,0,5) to which I get too few arguments and int(int(25-9x^2-25y^2/9,y,0,sqrt(9-9x^2/25)),x,0,5) which also results in "too few arguments." Thanks in advance!
I don't see any reason yet for the "too few arguments" error you're getting, but I'm still looking.

I see a couple of other things that probably are errors, though. I'm guessing that your integrand is supposed to be ##\frac{25 - 9x^2 - 25y^2}{9}##. However, what you wrote is ##25 - 9x^2 - \frac{9y^2}{9}##. You would need to write your integrand as (25 - 9x^2 - 25y^2)/9 if the first expression above is what you intended.

You have the same problem with one of your limits of integration. Inside the radical, what you wrote is 9 - (9x^2/25). I believe you meant (9 - 9x^2)/25.
 
nint won't work for you, as it gives an approximation. And int(<something>) doesn't do integration. From what I can tell from the TI documentation, you need to enter the integral symbol (∫).

On page 902 of the TI-89 Guidebook (Appendix A Functions and Instructions), they show an example of a double integral.

What you enter into the calculator looks like this:
∫(∫(ln(x + y), y, 0, x), x, 0, a) <ENTER>
After pressing the ENTER key, the display should look like this:
$$\int_0^a \int_0^x ln(x +y)dy~dx $$
 
sorry I wasn't doing int on the calulator I was using the integral function but I didn't know how to represent that here on the forums.

Also I did intend 25-9x^2-25y^2/9

Here is the problem:

Find the volume of the solid by using an iterated integration. Solid in the first octant, bounded by the surface
9z = 225 -9x^2-25y^2

//end question

My method:

setting z=0 and solving for y

25y^2=225-9x^2
y= +/-sqrt(9-9x^2/25)

setting y = 0
x=+/-5

because the volume is bounded by the first octant the limits of integration should be 0<=x<=5 and 0<=y=sqrt(9-9x^2/25)

yes?

so z = 25-x^2-25y^2/9

or did I do that incorrectly?

edit:

Mark44 said:
nint won't work for you, as it gives an approximation. And int(<something>) doesn't do integration. From what I can tell from the TI documentation, you need to enter the integral symbol (∫).

On page 902 of the TI-89 Guidebook (Appendix A Functions and Instructions), they show an example of a double integral.

What you enter into the calculator looks like this:
∫(∫(ln(x + y), y, 0, x), x, 0, a) <ENTER>
After pressing the ENTER key, the display should look like this:
$$\int_0^a \int_0^x ln(x +y)dy~dx $$

I tried this with the function integral(integral(xy),y,0,x),x,0,5) just to try a different function and I am getting the same error

note the integral function I am using on the TI-89 titanium is the 2nd option under F3 just to make sure we're using the same integral function. I saw that in the manual as well and I cannot explain the error.
 
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Digitalism said:
sorry I wasn't doing int on the calulator I was using the integral function but I didn't know how to represent that here on the forums.

Also I did intend 25-9x^2-25y^2/9
Intended or not, it's incorrect.
Digitalism said:
Here is the problem:

Find the volume of the solid by using an iterated integration. Solid in the first octant, bounded by the surface
9z = 225 -9x^2-25y^2
So ##z = \frac{225 -9x^2-25y^2}{9}##.
What you wrote, and entered into the calculator, was
##z = 225 -9x^2-\frac{25y^2}{9}##.
The difference should be obvious.
When you have to write a fraction on a single line, and the numerator or denominator (or both) has two or more terms, you HAVE to put parentheses around it (them), like so:
(225 - 9x^2 - 25y^2)/9
Since the denominator consists of only one term, parentheses aren't needed for it.
Digitalism said:
//end question

My method:

setting z=0 and solving for y

25y^2=225-9x^2
y= +/-sqrt(9-9x^2/25)
Incorrect for two reasons.
1. The quantity inside the radical has the same problem as shown above.
2. Since the "cap" over the region is in the first octant, all coordinates are ≥ 0.

Written correctly, you should have y = sqrt((9 - 9x^2)/25). Notice that there are two pairs of parentheses - one pair for the sqrt function, and another pair inside for the numerator of the fraction.

Omitting the +/-, this is what you wrote:
$$y = \sqrt{9 - \frac{9x^2}{25}} $$
Digitalism said:
setting y = 0
x=+/-5

because the volume is bounded by the first octant the limits of integration should be 0<=x<=5 and 0<=y=sqrt(9-9x^2/25)

yes?

so z = 25-x^2-25y^2/9

or did I do that incorrectly?

edit:



I tried this with the function integral(integral(xy),y,0,x),x,0,5) just to try a different function and I am getting the same error
If this is exactly what you entered into the calculator, the main problem I see is that your parentheses aren't matched correctly. You have two left parens - ( - and three right parens - ).
The one in red should go away: integral(integral(xy)[/color],y,0,x),x,0,5)

Digitalism said:
note the integral function I am using on the TI-89 titanium is the 2nd option under F3 just to make sure we're using the same integral function. I saw that in the manual as well and I cannot explain the error.
 
Mark44 said:
Intended or not, it's incorrect.
So ##z = \frac{225 -9x^2-25y^2}{9}##.
What you wrote, and entered into the calculator, was
##z = 225 -9x^2-\frac{25y^2}{9}##.
The difference should be obvious.

Sorry when I first posted the 9 in front of the x^2 term was a typo.

Mark44 said:
Incorrect for two reasons.
1. The quantity inside the radical has the same problem as shown above.
2. Since the "cap" over the region is in the first octant, all coordinates are ≥ 0.

Written correctly, you should have y = sqrt((9 - 9x^2)/25). Notice that there are two pairs of parentheses - one pair for the sqrt function, and another pair inside for the numerator of the fraction.

Wait, according to what you wrote above shouldn't it be

$$y = \sqrt{\frac{225 -9x^2}{25}} $$

Mark44 said:
Omitting the +/-, this is what you wrote:
$$y = \sqrt{9 - \frac{9x^2}{25}} $$
If this is exactly what you entered into the calculator, the main problem I see is that your parentheses aren't matched correctly. You have two left parens - ( - and three right parens - ).
The one in red should go away: integral(integral(xy)[/color],y,0,x),x,0,5)

Ok thanks! Sorry when I get in a rush I make sloppy mistakes like that.
 
Digitalism said:
Sorry when I first posted the 9 in front of the x^2 term was a typo.
Wait, according to what you wrote above shouldn't it be

$$y = \sqrt{\frac{225 -9x^2}{25}} $$
Yes. That was a mistake on my part. And this simplifies to what you had earlier. I didn't notice that you had already divided the 225 by 25.
Digitalism said:
Ok thanks! Sorry when I get in a rush I make sloppy mistakes like that.
 
It worked! Thanks!
 
Glad to hear it! I don't have a TI calculator. I have an HP 48G that I haven't looked at for 15+ years. What I did in this thread was to download the TI89 Titanium Guidebook from the website. They have examples of the various operations the calculator can do. If you don't already have this documentation, I would recommend downloading it (it's free).
 

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