Prove the change of variables formula for double integrals

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The discussion centers on proving the change of variables formula for double integrals using Green's Theorem, specifically for the case where f(x,y) = 1. The equation to prove is ∫∫_R dxdy = ∫∫_S |∂(x,y)/∂(u,v)| dudv, where R is the region in the xy-plane corresponding to region S in the uv-plane defined by the transformations x = g(u,v) and y = h(u,v). Participants clarify that the expression on the right side represents the determinant of the Jacobian, which is crucial for the transformation between the two coordinate systems.

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Homework Statement


Use Green's Theorem to prove for the case f(x,y) = 1

[tex]\int\int_R dxdy = \int\int_S |\partial(x,y)/\partial(u,v)|dudv[/tex]

EDIT: R is the region in the xy-plane that corresponds to the region S in the uv-plane under the transformation given by x = g(u,v), y = h(u,v), and the expression on the right is the Jacobian.

Homework Equations


[tex]A = \oint _C xdy = -\oint _C ydx = 1/2\oint _C xdy - ydx[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution


My textbook says that the left side of the equation I'm trying to prove is A(R), so I can apply the first part of the equation in 2., but I don't understand what it's talking about because the equation in 2. deals with line integrals, and I'm trying to prove an equation with double integrals.
 
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alanthreonus said:

Homework Statement


Use Green's Theorem to prove for the case f(x,y) = 1

[tex]\int\int_R dxdy = \int\int_S |\partial(x,y)/\partial(u,v)|dudv[/tex]
What is R? S?
How are u and v related to x and y?
Isn't the expression in absolute values on the right side the determinant of the Jacobian?
alanthreonus said:

Homework Equations


[tex]A = \oint _C xdy = -\oint _C ydx = 1/2\oint _C xdy - ydx[/tex]


The Attempt at a Solution


My textbook says that the left side of the equation I'm trying to prove is A(R), so I can apply the first part of the equation in 2., but I don't understand what it's talking about because the equation in 2. deals with line integrals, and I'm trying to prove an equation with double integrals.
 
R is the region in the xy-plane that corresponds to the region S in the uv-plane under the transformation given by x = g(u,v), y = h(u,v), and, yes, that is the Jacobian.
 

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