Double integral ( and checking)

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The problem involves evaluating a double integral over a parallelogram defined by specific vertices in R². The integral in question is ∫∫_Ω e^x dxdy, with a suggestion to consider a linear change of variables for simplification.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the limits of integration and the need to consider the entire area of the parallelogram, suggesting that the integral may need to be split into two regions. There are questions about the correctness of the limits and the approach to the hint provided.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants verifying each other's limits of integration and exploring different interpretations of the problem setup. Some guidance has been offered regarding the need to account for the entire shape of the parallelogram, but no consensus has been reached on the final approach.

Contextual Notes

There are indications of potential confusion regarding the limits of integration, particularly in relation to the gradient and the separation of the parallelogram into distinct areas for the double integral calculation.

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Homework Statement


Let Ω ⊂ R^2 be the parallelogram with vertices at (1,0), (3,-1), (4,0) and (2,1). Evaluate ∫∫_Ω e^x dxdy.

Hint: It may be helpful to transform the integral by a suitable (affine) linear change of variables.


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Ok here is what I have done:
From the sketch of the parallelogram, I have found the limits to be x=y+1 to (4-2y) and y=-1 to 1. With this, I am able to determine the solution of the integral which is 3/2*e^2 -1 -1/2*e^6.

Could anyone please verify this for me? Also, if my solution turns out to be right, how would I approach the hint to find the solution of this double integral? Thanks.
 
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From what I understand, you need to separate the parallelogram into two areas when you calculate this double integral.
What you did was that you took only the upper part of the parallelogram .

you have 4 different sides which you have to take into account.

I think this is how you need to do it...
 
Right, so should my integral look like as follows?

∫∫ e^x dxdy with x=4-2y to y+1, y=0 to 1 + ∫∫ e^x dxdy with x=1-2y to y+4, y=-1 to 0
 
vintwc said:
Right, so should my integral look like as follows?

∫∫ e^x dxdy with x=4-2y to y+1, y=0 to 1 + ∫∫ e^x dxdy with x=1-2y to y+4, y=-1 to 0

I think it should be this:

∫∫ e^x dxdy with x=y+1 to 4-2y, y=0 to 1 + ∫∫ e^x dxdy with x=1-2y to 3y+4, y=-1 to 0
 
Roni1985 said:
I think it should be this:

∫∫ e^x dxdy with x=y+1 to 4-2y, y=0 to 1 + ∫∫ e^x dxdy with x=1-2y to 3y+4, y=-1 to 0

You are right for the limits of x but I think the y limits should be the way I first wrote it? Did you calculate the gradient wrongly? Btw, thanks for your help so far.
 

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