Double integral transformation

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The problem involves evaluating a double integral of the form \(\int\int(x^4-y^4)e^{xy}dA\) over a specific region defined by the boundaries \(xy=1\), \(xy=2\), \(x^2-y^2=1\), and \(x^2-y^2=4\). The original poster is exploring transformation equations to convert the boundaries from the xy-plane to the uv-plane.

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  • The original poster attempts to define transformation equations with \(u=xy\) and \(v=x^2-y^2\) to facilitate the evaluation of the integral. They express uncertainty about the correctness of these transformations and the subsequent calculation of the Jacobian. Other participants question the notation used in the original post, clarifying the proper LaTeX formatting for mathematical expressions.

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The discussion is ongoing, with the original poster seeking clarification on their transformation approach and Jacobian calculation. Participants are providing feedback on notation issues, but no consensus or resolution has been reached regarding the transformation itself.

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The original poster indicates that this is their first time posting, which may suggest they are still familiarizing themselves with the forum's expectations and mathematical notation conventions.

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Homework Statement


evaluate the integral [tex]\int\int(x^4-y^4)e^{xy}dA[/tex]

where R is the region bounded by xy=1, xy=2, x2-y2=1, and x2-y2=4


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This is my first time on the forum, so forgive me if there are mistakes in this post. I am trying to find the transformation equations in order to convert the xy-plane equations to a uv-plane. Judging by the boundary equations, I let u=xy and v=x2-y2.

When I evaluate the xy equations using the transformation equations I get u=1, v=4, u=2, and v=1. which makes a square on the uv plane. I am not sure if I did this correctly though.

The next part of the problem asks to calculate the Jacobian, but I am not sure of how to calculate the partial derivatives based off my transformation equations. I can't seem to get x and y in terms of u and v, which makes me think that my transformation equations are wrong.

Any help is appreciated. Thank you.
 
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What is 'SUP' supposed to stand for exactly? I'm assuming it's a mistake when you typed your formula...
 
oh...that's funny that did that...it's just supposed to be superscripted...so int int (x^4-y^4)e^xy dA
 
Don't use "sup" inside LaTex. Use "^" instead.
 

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