How can I evaluate this double integral?

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The discussion revolves around evaluating a double integral of the form V = ∫∫ (3y / (6x^5 + 1)) dA, over the region defined by 0 ≤ x ≤ 1 and 0 ≤ y ≤ x^2. Participants are exploring the integration process and the correctness of their algebraic manipulations.

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  • Participants attempt to evaluate the integral through substitution and integration by parts, while some express uncertainty about their algebraic steps, particularly regarding the placement of parentheses in expressions.

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Some participants have provided guidance on the algebraic setup, suggesting corrections to the expressions used in the integration process. There is an ongoing exploration of the integral's evaluation, with multiple interpretations of the results being discussed.

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Homework Statement


Evaluate the following double integral:
[itex]V = \int\int \frac{3y}{6x^{5}+1} \,dA[/itex]
[itex]D = [(x,y) \hspace{1 mm}|\hspace{1 mm} 0<=x<=1 \hspace{5 mm} 0<=y<=x^2][/itex]

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


[itex]V = \int_{0}^{1} \int_{0}^{x^2} \frac{3y}{6x^{5}+1}\,dy\,dx[/itex]
[itex]= \frac{1}{2}\int_{0}^{1}\int_{0}^{x^2}\frac{y}{x^{5}+1}\,dy\,dx[/itex]
[itex]= \frac{1}{2}\int_{0}^{1}\int_{0}^{x^2}\frac{y^2}{2x^{5}+1}\,dx[/itex]
[itex]= \frac{1}{2}\int_{0}^{1}\frac{x^{4}}{2x^{5}+1}\,dx[/itex]
[itex]= \frac{1}{4}\int_{0}^{1}\frac{x^{4}}{x^{5}+1}\,dx[/itex]
To integrate, I made the following substitution:
[itex]u=x^{5}+1[/itex]
[itex]du=5x^4[/itex]
Therefore, the new limits for integration are:
[itex]u=1[/itex]
[itex]u=2[/itex]
[itex]= \frac{1}{20}\int_{1}^{2}\frac{du}{u}[/itex]
[itex]= \frac{1}{20}[lnu][/itex]
[itex]= \frac{1}{20}[ln2-ln1][/itex]
This is my final (incorrect) answer:
[itex]\frac{ln2}{20}[/itex]
Obviously, I am making a mistake somewhere, but I can't see where so I thought a second (or third) set of eyes may help :) Thanks
 
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6x5-1 is not 6(x5-1)
 
_N3WTON_ said:

Homework Statement


Evaluate the following double integral:
[itex]V = \int\int \frac{3y}{6x^{5}+1} \,dA[/itex]
[itex]D = [(x,y) \hspace{1 mm}|\hspace{1 mm} 0<=x<=1 \hspace{5 mm} 0<=y<=x^2][/itex]

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


[itex]V = \int_{0}^{1} \int_{0}^{x^2} \frac{3y}{6x^{5}+1}\,dy\,dx[/itex]
[itex]= \frac{1}{2}\int_{0}^{1}\int_{0}^{x^2}\frac{y}{x^{5}+1}\,dy\,dx[/itex]
[itex]= \frac{1}{2}\int_{0}^{1}\int_{0}^{x^2}\frac{y^2}{2x^{5}+1}\,dx[/itex]

You need to learn how to use parentheses so that your algebra is correct:

[itex]\frac{y^2}{2x^{5}+1}[/itex] should be [itex]\frac{y^2}{2(x^{5}+1)}[/itex] after you integrate

[itex]= \frac{1}{2}\int_{0}^{1}\frac{x^{4}}{2x^{5}+1}\,dx[/itex]
[itex]= \frac{1}{4}\int_{0}^{1}\frac{x^{4}}{x^{5}+1}\,dx[/itex]
To integrate, I made the following substitution:
[itex]u=x^{5}+1[/itex]
[itex]du=5x^4[/itex]
Therefore, the new limits for integration are:
[itex]u=1[/itex]
[itex]u=2[/itex]
[itex]= \frac{1}{20}\int_{1}^{2}\frac{du}{u}[/itex]
[itex]= \frac{1}{20}[lnu][/itex]
[itex]= \frac{1}{20}[ln2-ln1][/itex]
This is my final (incorrect) answer:
[itex]\frac{ln2}{20}[/itex]
Obviously, I am making a mistake somewhere, but I can't see where so I thought a second (or third) set of eyes may help :) Thanks
 
ok, so then the answer will turn out to be:
[itex]\frac{ln7}{20}[/itex]
no?
thanks for the help :)
 
Sorry I always forget to show my solution:
[itex]V = \int_{0}^{1} \frac{3}{6x^{5}+1}\frac{y^2}{2}\,dx[/itex]
[itex]= \frac{3}{2}\int_{0}^{1}\frac{x^4}{6x^{5}+1}\,dx[/itex]
[itex]u = 6x^{5}+1 \hspace{5 mm} du = 30x^4[/itex]
[itex]{when} \hspace{3 mm}x=0, \hspace{3 mm} u = 1[/itex]
[itex]{when}\hspace{3 mm} x=1, \hspace{3 mm} u = 7[/itex]
[itex]= \frac{1}{20}\int_{1}^{7}\frac{du}{u}[/itex]
[itex]= \frac{ln(7)}{20}[/itex]
 
_N3WTON_ said:
ok, so then the answer will turn out to be:
[itex]\frac{ln7}{20}[/itex]
no?
thanks for the help :)

Seems ok to me.
 
Dick said:
Seems ok to me.
thank you
 
_N3WTON_ said:
Sorry I always forget to show my solution:
[itex]V = \int_{0}^{1} \frac{3}{6x^{5}+1}\frac{y^2}{2}\,dx[/itex]
[itex]= \frac{3}{2}\int_{0}^{1}\frac{x^4}{6x^{5}+1}\,dx[/itex]
[itex]u = 6x^{5}+1 \hspace{5 mm} du = 30x^4[/itex]
Your final answer is correct but [itex]du= 30x^4 dx[/itex] so [itex](1/30)du= x^4 dx[/itex]

[itex]{when} \hspace{3 mm}x=0, \hspace{3 mm} u = 1[/itex]
[itex]{when}\hspace{3 mm} x=1, \hspace{3 mm} u = 7[/itex]
[itex]= \frac{1}{20}\int_{1}^{7}\frac{du}{u}[/itex]
[itex]= \frac{ln(7)}{20}[/itex]
 

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