Double Integrals 2: Solving X Limits

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The discussion revolves around determining the x limits for a double integral involving the area bounded by the curves \(y=x^6\) and \(y=x^{1/5}\). Participants explore the intersection points of these curves as part of solving the integral.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests tips on solving for the x limits of the area bounded by the curves \(y=x^6\) and \(y=x^{1/5}\).
  • Another participant suggests finding the intersection points of the curves by solving the equation \(x^6=x^{1/5}\), leading to the solutions \(x_1=1\) and \(x_2=0\).
  • A later reply confirms that these intersection points represent the x limits for the problem.
  • One participant shares their solution process for the double integral, detailing the steps taken to evaluate it after establishing the limits.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the intersection points being \(x=0\) and \(x=1\) as the x limits for the integral. However, the discussion does not explore any alternative methods or solutions, leaving the approach somewhat singular.

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The discussion does not address potential assumptions or limitations in the methods used to find the intersection points or evaluate the integral.

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Students or individuals interested in double integrals, particularly those learning about setting limits of integration in relation to bounded areas defined by curves.

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Hello MHB,
I would like to have tips how to solve the x limits for this problem
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Regards,
 
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Petrus said:
Hello MHB,
I would like to have tips how to solve the x limits for this problem
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,
there
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Regards,

Your area D is bounded by the 2 curves $y=x^6$ and $y=x^{1/5}$.
Where do they intersect?
Or put differently, can you solve that set of 2 equations?
 
I like Serena said:
Your area D is bounded by the 2 curves $y=x^6$ and $y=x^{1/5}$.
Where do they intersect?
Or put differently, can you solve that set of 2 equations?
hmm $$x^6=x^{1/5} <=> x_1=1 x_2=0$$
 
Petrus said:
hmm $$x^6=x^{1/5} <=> x_1=1 x_2=0$$

Yep.
Those are the x limits in your problem.
 
I like Serena said:
Yep.
Those are the x limits in your problem.
Hello I like Serena,
I forgot to say thanks, I solved it!:)

For anyone who is interested how to solve it:
$$\int_0^1\int_{x^6}^{x^{\frac{1}{5}}} x^4y^6 \ dydx$$
We can always use Fubini's theorem and take out the constant and integrate the y so we got

$$\int_0^1 x^4 \left[\frac{y^7}{7}\right]_{x^6}^{x^{\frac{1}{5}}}$$
$$\int_0^1x^4\frac{x^{\frac{7}{5}}}{7}-x^4\frac{x^{42}}{7} dx$$
use the rule $$x^m*x^n=x^{n+m}$$ and we can simplify to ( we can take out a constant as well):

$$\frac{1}{7}\int_0^1x^{\frac{27}{5}}-x^{46} dx$$
$$\frac{1}{7} \left[ \frac{5x^{\frac{32}{5}}}{32} - \frac{x^{47}}{47} \right]_0^1 = \frac{29}{1504}$$

Regards,
 

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