Understanding Symmetry in Double Integrals

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The discussion focuses on evaluating a double integral over a triangular domain defined by specific boundaries. The key point is that the term involving x^5 vanishes due to symmetry, as integrating an odd function over a symmetric interval results in zero. The remaining integral simplifies to a constant multiplied by the area of the triangular domain, yielding a result of 3e. Clarification is provided on the setup of the integral and the boundaries of the region. Understanding the symmetry in the context of odd functions is crucial for solving the integral correctly.
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Homework Statement


Let D be the triangular domain given by 0\leq y \leq3, (y/3)-1 \leq 1-(y/3). Then


\int\int (e-x^{5}e^(sqrt(1+y^2))


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The Attempt at a Solution


There is a quick way to solve it by breaking apart the double integral and then, apparently the x^5 part goes to 0, by symmetry? Anyways, I'm not sure why.

Then I'm left with the double integral of e, and since the domain is just an isosceles triangle, I can multiply the area of it by the e(constant) to get 3e.

So my question is, why does that other part go to zero? I can't visualize it. Knowing this would be a great help. Thank you! (And sorry about the latex, I couldn't quite work it out)
 
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Is the integral supposed to be

\iint_R e - x^5 e^{\sqrt{1+y^2}}dA

and is the region supposed to be

\frac y 3- 1 \le x \le 1 - \frac y 3

If so, yes, it is because of the x5. When you integrate an odd power of x over a symmetric interval [-a,a] you get 0. Set it up as a dx dy integral and you will see.
 
Yes, that is it. I will make sure to do that. Thank you very much!
 
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