Double Integral: How to Evaluate a Double Integral over a Pentagonal Region

In summary: So the outer integral becomes$$-\frac{106}{3}+\int_{0}^{2y-4} (x+2)(y+1) \; dx+\int_{-2}^{4-2y} (x+2)(y+1) \; dx.$$
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Homework Statement


Evaluate ##\int\int_{R} (x+2)(y+1) \; dx \; dy## where ##R## is the pentagon with vertices ##(\pm 1,0)##, ##(\pm 2,1)## and ##(0,2)##.

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The Attempt at a Solution


After drawing ##R## I split ##R## into two sections ##R_1## (left half) and ##R_2## (right half) so we now calculate $$\int\int_{R_1} (x+2)(y+1) \; dx \; dy+\int\int_{R_2} (x+2)(y+1) \; dx \; dy.$$
From ##R_1## we have ##y = 2+\frac{x}{2} \Longleftrightarrow x = 2y-4##.and ##y = -1+x \Longleftrightarrow x = y+1##. From ##R_2## we have ##y = 2-\frac{x}{2} \Longleftrightarrow x = 4-2y## and ##y = -1-x \Longleftrightarrow x = -1-y##.
Does this inner integral become
$$\int_{y+1}^{2y-4} (x+2)(y+1) \; dx+\int_{-1-y}^{4-2y} (x+2)(y+1) \; dx.$$
Then what does the outer integral become (clearly the bounds of integration are scalars but what?)
 
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squenshl said:

Homework Statement


Evaluate ##\int\int_{R} (x+2)(y+1) \; dx \; dy## where ##R## is the pentagon with vertices ##(\pm 1,0)##, ##(\pm 2,1)## and ##(0,2)##.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


After drawing ##R## I split ##R## into two sections ##R_1## (left half) and ##R_2## (right half) so we now calculate $$\int\int_{R_1} (x+2)(y+1) \; dx \; dy+\int\int_{R_2} (x+2)(y+1) \; dx \; dy.$$
Put the limits of integration in both integrals, instead of just ##R_1## and ##R_2##. In both integrals, since you're integrating with respect to x first, the resulting outer integrand won't have any terms involving x.
squenshl said:
From ##R_1## we have ##y = 2+\frac{x}{2} \Longleftrightarrow x = 2y-4##.and ##y = -1+x \Longleftrightarrow x = y+1##. From ##R_2## we have ##y = 2-\frac{x}{2} \Longleftrightarrow x = 4-2y## and ##y = -1-x \Longleftrightarrow x = -1-y##.
Does this inner integral become
$$\int_{y+1}^{2y-4} (x+2)(y+1) \; dx+\int_{-1-y}^{4-2y} (x+2)(y+1) \; dx.$$
Then what does the outer integral become (clearly the bounds of integration are scalars but what?)
 
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My solution is ##-\frac{106}{3}## which is clearly wrong as it has to be positive.
My limits of integration on ##y## is ##0## and ##-2## for ##R_1## and ##0## and ##2## for ##R_2##.
 

1. What is a double integral?

A double integral is a type of mathematical operation that is used to calculate the signed volume under a two-dimensional surface.

2. How do you solve a double integral?

To solve a double integral, you need to first determine the limits of integration for both variables. Then, you can use various integration techniques, such as substitution or integration by parts, to evaluate the integral.

3. What is the difference between a definite and indefinite double integral?

A definite double integral has specific limits of integration, while an indefinite double integral does not. This means that a definite double integral will give a numerical value, while an indefinite double integral will give a function of the two variables.

4. When is a double integral used in real life?

Double integrals are used in many fields of science and engineering, such as physics, engineering, and economics. They are often used to calculate areas, volumes, and averages in real-life situations.

5. Can a double integral have more than two variables?

Yes, it is possible to have a triple or even higher order integral, which involves more than two variables. These types of integrals are used in advanced mathematical concepts and applications.

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