Simple intergral using parametric equations

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The discussion focuses on evaluating the integral of a parametric curve defined by the equations x = 3cos(t) and y = 9sin²(t) over the interval 0 ≤ t < 2π. The integral in question, ∫₀^(π/2) A sin(2t) sin(t) dt, is intended to represent the area between the curve and the x-axis in the first quadrant. The correct area, A, is established as 27 after resolving the limits of integration and correcting the sign of the integral, leading to the final formulation of ∫₀^(π/2) 27 sin(2t) sin(t) dt.

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Homework Statement



i. [tex]x = 3cost,[/tex]
ii. [tex]y = 9sin2t,[/tex]
iii. [tex]0\leq t < 2\pi[/tex]


iv.[tex]\int_0^\frac{\pi}{2} Asin2tsint \ dt[/tex]

2. The attempt at a solution

So this is what I am given and I am supposed to be able to show that this is the integral for the shadded area between the curve and the x-axis in the 1st quadrant (sorry I know that relys on a graph, but the question is related I have isn't related to the actually shadded area anyway), so I can show the the interval is correct and form the intergral using

[tex]\int y \frac{dx}{dt} dt[/tex]

but they state as answer that A is 27. Now I know that that must be the answer because the shaded region is above the x-axis, so the integral in those limits should be possitive, but whenever I try to from the intergral equation I get -27 because dx/dt is -3sint. Can anyone help me to see how I have gone wrong, thanks.
 
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Ah I have figured out the answer, basically the curve cuts the x-axis at 0 and 3 (well at least the shaded region), and getting the parameter t for each value is x=0, t= pi/2 and x = 3, t=0. so in actuall fact on initial formualtion of the intergral I should get:

[tex]\int_{\frac{\pi}{2}}^0 -27sin2tsint \ dt[/tex]

and then if I reverse the limits of intergration of the intergral i get :

[tex]\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} 27sin2tsint \ dt[/tex]

Thanks all who did look (or will) :-)
 

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