Question about a double integral region

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The discussion revolves around determining the correct region of integration for a double integral involving the curves y = sqrt(x) and y = 2 - x. Participants are exploring the intersections of these functions and the implications for setting up the integral.

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  • Participants discuss the graphical representation of the region and the analytical methods used to find intersections. There is confusion regarding the values of x where the curves intersect, particularly the mention of x = 5, which some participants question.

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Some participants have provided guidance on visualizing the region and clarifying the conditions for valid solutions. There is an ongoing exploration of the analytical results and their discrepancies, with multiple interpretations of the intersection points being discussed.

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Participants note the importance of ensuring that the conditions for the inequalities are satisfied, particularly regarding the limits of integration and the behavior of the functions involved.

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double integral
Greetings All!

I have a problem finding the correct solution at first glance

My error was to determine the region of integration , for doing so I had to the intersection between y= sqrt(x) and y=2-x

to do so
x=(2-x)^2
to find at the end that x=1 or x=5

while graphically we can see that the region start from x=0 they intersect in x=1 and never meet again!

could someone help me with my confusion ?

Thank you!
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Drawing the region on xy plane would help you.
 
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anuttarasammyak said:
Drawing the region on xy plane would help you.
yes this i what I done
I just want to know why my analitical results was wrong
 
Where exactly was your confusion? The region looks like this:
https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=root(x)+<+y+<+2-x
##x## is in ##[0,1]## and ##y## in ##[0,\sqrt{2}]##.

I don't see where you got ##x=5## from. Say ##t:=\sqrt{x}##. Then ##t^2+t-2=\left(t+1/2\right)^2-(1.5)^2\leq 0## and so ##0\leq t = \sqrt{x} \leq 1.5-0.5=1##.
 
The solutions are x=1 and x=4 but the x=4 solution is not accepted because we want 2-x to be greater than zero. Remember that the inequality is $$0\leq \sqrt x\leq y\leq 2-x$$
 
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Delta2 said:
The solutions are x=1 and x=4 but the x=4 solution is not accepted because we want 2-x to be greater than zero. Remember that the inequality is $$0\leq \sqrt x\leq y\leq 2-x$$
thanks a million! you nail it!
 
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