Problem with setting the region of integration

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The discussion focuses on the proper setting of integration limits for a triangular area defined by the vertices (0,0), (0, b/a), and (b,0). Participants clarify that the upper limit of the outer integral can be set to b/a instead of c, as c is greater than b/a and does not affect the integral's calculation. The confusion arises from the inclusion of c in the problem statement, which is deemed unnecessary. This highlights the importance of understanding the geometric interpretation of integration limits.

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Good day !
I have a problem with the solution of the floowing integrals
Indeed i don't understand why they choose such borders for integral
b/a<c
y<c
doesn't mean that y<b/a !
many thanks in advance!

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Amaelle said:
doesn't mean that y<b/a !
For ##(x,y)\in\Omega##, yes that is correct. That's why they can set the upper limit on the outer integral to ##b/a## rather than ##c##, even though ##c## may be greater than ##b/a##.

The area of integration is a triangle with vertices (0,0), (0, b/a), (b,0).

Given that c>b/a, the value of c is not used in the calculation. I think they just put it in the question to confuse people!
 
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