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 = √x and y = 2 - x. The initial confusion stemmed from incorrectly identifying the intersection points, leading to the erroneous conclusion that x = 5 was a solution. The correct intersections are x = 1 and x = 4, but x = 4 is not valid since it does not satisfy the condition for y. The participants emphasize the importance of graphing the region to clarify the integration limits, confirming that the region of interest is bounded by x in [0, 1] and y in [0, √2]. The discussion concludes with a resolution of the confusion regarding the analytical results.
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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.
 
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 $$0\leq \sqrt x\leq y\leq 2-x$$
 
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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