Greene's Theorem over a triangle

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The discussion focuses on applying Greene's Theorem to evaluate a line integral over a triangular region defined by vertices A(1,1), B(3,2), and C(2,5). The user correctly identifies the vector field components P = (x+y)² and Q = -(x²+y²), and computes the necessary partial derivatives. The integral is set up for evaluation over two domains, but the user encounters discrepancies in the results. The community consensus indicates that the setup appears correct, suggesting potential issues may lie in the evaluation process rather than the formulation.

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Homework Statement



[tex]\oint_{C} (x+y)^2 dx - (x^2+y^2) dy[/tex]
C is the edge of the triangle ABD on the positive direction with A(1,1), B(3,2), C(2,5).

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Greene's Theorem, Double Integral.

The Attempt at a Solution


According to the theorem,
[tex]\oint_{C} Pdx + Qdy = \iint_{D}(\frac{\partial Q}{\partial x} - \frac{\partial P}{\partial y})dA[/tex]
So in my case: [itex]P = (x+y)^2 = x^2 + 2xy + y^2[/itex] and [itex]Q = -x^2 -y^2[/itex]
[tex] \frac{\partial Q}{\partial x} = -2x \\ \frac{\partial P}{\partial y} = 2x+2y[/tex]
so:
[tex] \oint_{C} (x+y)^2 dx - (x^2+y^2) dy = \iint_{D} -2x -2x -2y dA = -2 \iint_{D} 2x + y dA[/tex]

Now I need to find D, so if we got a triangle I need to find the equations for each of the 3 sides of the triangle. They are:
AB - y = x/2 + 1/2
BD - y = -3x+11
DA - y = 4x-3

I need to split it into 2 domains, one for 1<x<2 and the other for 2<x<3 like this:
[tex] \iint_{D} -2x -2x -2y dA = -2 \iint_{D} 2x + y dA = -2 \left(\int_{1}^{2} \int_{\frac{x}{2} + \frac{1}{2}}^{4x-3} 2x+y dy dx + \int_{2}^{3} \int_{\frac{x}{2} + \frac{1}{2}}^{-3x+11} 2x+y dy dx \right)[/tex]

Was I doing anything wrong so far?
Evaluating this integral gives me the wrong answer and I've tried a few times (both in the computer and by hand).

Thanks!
 

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