Double integrate from cartesian to polar and then evaluated

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The discussion focuses on converting a double integral from Cartesian to polar coordinates and evaluating it. The user is unsure about their limits of integration and suspects an error in their arithmetic, particularly at the end of their calculations. They mention calculating an area of zero, prompting questions about potential mistakes in their setup. A specific error is noted regarding the expression e^{-1} not equating to e. Clarification on the limits and the evaluation process is sought to resolve the confusion.
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Homework Statement


convert double integral from line one to polar integral and then evaluate
see problem 12 attachment



Homework Equations


y=rsinx
x=rcosx
r^2=x^2+y^2



The Attempt at a Solution


see problem 12 attachment
I calculate a area of zero. are my limits wrong and if so which ones, or did i make a mistake in the aritmatic, or something else?
 

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You start to go wrong at the end of the 5th line. e^{-1} does not equal e.
 
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