Double integral, change of variables or no

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The discussion revolves around evaluating a double integral of the function e^(2x + 3y) over the region defined by |2x| + |3y| ≤ 1. Participants are exploring the implications of using a change of variables versus direct integration in Cartesian coordinates.

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Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants describe attempts using both a change of variables and direct integration, noting discrepancies in the results obtained. Questions arise regarding the validity of the methods used, particularly concerning the symmetry of the integrand and the appropriateness of the chosen bounds.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided guidance on the necessity of integrating over the entire region S and have questioned the assumptions made regarding symmetry in the integrand. There is an ongoing exploration of the two different approaches without a clear consensus on which method yields the correct result.

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Participants note that the integrand does not exhibit the necessary symmetry to simplify the integration process, which raises concerns about the validity of shortcuts taken in the calculations.

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Homework Statement



∫∫Se2x+3ydydx where S is the region |2x|+|3y|≤ 1

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The Attempt at a Solution



So I've done this two ways and gotten two different answers and I'm not sure which is right. I used change of variables where where u=3y+2x and v=3y-2x and I got an answer of 24(e-1/e) with a jacobian of 12 and my bounds from -1 to 1 for both u and v. Then I did it in x, y coordinates and I got 4 times the given integral from x=0 to 1/2 and y=0 to (1-2x)/3 and I got a final answer of 2/3, please help me know which one is right!?
 
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nautolian said:

Homework Statement



∫∫Se2x+3ydydx where S is the region |2x|+|3y|≤ 1

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution



So I've done this two ways and gotten two different answers and I'm not sure which is right. I used change of variables where where u=3y+2x and v=3y-2x and I got an answer of 24(e-1/e) with a jacobian of 12 and my bounds from -1 to 1 for both u and v. Then I did it in x, y coordinates and I got 4 times the given integral from x=0 to 1/2 and y=0 to (1-2x)/3 and I got a final answer of 2/3, please help me know which one is right!?
e3y+2x is neither symmetric in x nor y, so you can't take 4 times the integral over 1/4 the region.
 
So would the answer be 24(e-1/e) or is that wrong?
 
nautolian said:
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Then I did it in x, y coordinates and I got 4 times the given integral from x=0 to 1/2 and y=0 to (1-2x)/3 and I got a final answer of 2/3, please help me know which one is right!?

The integrand does not have the proper symmetry to do any such short cut.

You need to integrate of all of region S.
 

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