Double Integral: trouble manipulating algebra

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The discussion centers on evaluating the double integral of the function e^(x^2 + y^2) over the region D, defined by the curves y = sqrt(1 - x^2) and y = |x|. The user, glog, identifies the need to split the integral into two parts for the positive and negative x regions and recognizes the necessity of using polar coordinates for simplification. The integral's symmetry in x and y is acknowledged, but glog struggles with the integration process itself.

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Homework Statement



\int\int e^(^x^2^+^y^2^) dA where D is the region bounded by y = sqrt(1-x^2) and y = |x|.

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Obviously I can draw this region out and see what it looks like, and I will have to split the integral into two for negative and positive x, however, I set up my ranges:

x <= y <= sqrt (1-x^2) and 0 <= x <= 1/sqrt(2) for the first quadrant, and I still do not know how to integrate the function e^(x^2+y^2) in a 'nice' way. I even tried reversing the variables, but it didn't make a difference since the function is symmetric in x and y.
 
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Nevermind... this needs to be done with polar co-ordinates.

Thanks
-glog
 

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