Double Integral (underneath a surface and above a square)

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The discussion revolves around calculating the volume underneath the surface defined by the equation z = y / (1 + xy) and above a specified square region in the xy-plane, defined by the constraints 2 ≤ x ≤ 3 and 3 ≤ y ≤ 4.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the original poster's attempts to solve the integral and compare their results with multiple provided solutions. Questions arise regarding the correctness of specific coefficients in the integration process and the implications of these coefficients on the final answer.

Discussion Status

Some participants have offered insights into potential mistakes in the integration process, specifically regarding the coefficients involved. There is an acknowledgment that factoring in these coefficients may align the original poster's result with one of the professor's provided solutions. The conversation continues to explore these mathematical details without reaching a definitive conclusion.

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Participants reference attachments for visual aids and specific equations, indicating that the discussion is based on shared materials. There is an emphasis on the original poster's confusion regarding the integration steps and the coefficients involved, suggesting a need for clarification on these points.

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Homework Statement



The volume underneath the surface z= y/ (1+xy) and above the square {(x,y)| 2≤x≤3 , 3≤
y≤ 4} is:

Homework Equations



Please see attachment.

The Attempt at a Solution



Please see attachment for solution.

My professor had provided us with 8 possible solutions (where only one is correct). However the answer I had produced did not match with any of the 8. Any insight to where/how I went wrong is greatly appreciated!

Thanks in Advance!
 

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letalea said:

Homework Statement



The volume underneath the surface z= y/ (1+xy) and above the square {(x,y)| 2≤x≤3 , 3≤
y≤ 4} is:

Homework Equations



Please see attachment.

The Attempt at a Solution



Please see attachment for solution.

My professor had provided us with 8 possible solutions (where only one is correct). However the answer I had produced did not match with any of the 8. Any insight to where/how I went wrong is greatly appreciated!

Thanks in Advance!
Your solution looked good to me.

What were the eight choices given?

Added in Edit:

There is a mistake in doing each of the last two integrals.

You should have coefficients of 1/3 & 1/2 respectively.
 
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Could you explain this mistake to me? As I am not seeing how I come to get the coefficients.

But yes you are right, when you factor in the coefficients it does give me one of the possible answers the prof gave us!
 
[itex]\displaystyle \int\ln(1+3y)dy[/itex]

Let u = 1+3y → du = 3 dy → [itex]\displaystyle dy=\frac{1}{3}du[/itex]

Can you take it from there?
 
Yes, that makes perfect sense. Thank you!
 

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