What am I doing wrong with this integral?

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The discussion revolves around evaluating a double integral involving the expression (x^2 + y^2) over a specified region. The integral is set up with limits that depend on the variable y, and participants are attempting to clarify their approaches to solving it.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are discussing the steps involved in evaluating the double integral, with one participant expressing confusion over an equality in their calculations. Others suggest breaking the integral into two parts to facilitate understanding and question the correctness of the initial attempts.

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The conversation is ongoing, with participants providing feedback on each other's interpretations and calculations. Some guidance has been offered regarding the structure of the integral, and there is an acknowledgment of mistakes made in the initial attempts.

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Participants are working under the constraints of homework guidelines, which may limit the amount of direct assistance they can provide to one another. There is an emphasis on understanding the setup and evaluation of the integral rather than arriving at a final answer.

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Homework Statement



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[tex]\int_{-1}^3 \int_0^{3y} (x^2+y^2) dxdy[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution



I've gotten [tex]\int_{-1}^3 \frac{x^3}{3}[/tex] = [tex]\int_{-1}^{3}y^3 dy[/tex] for the first part, but this can't be right?
 
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How are you getting that equals sign in there?
Aren't you solving:
[tex]\int_{-1}^3 \int_0^{3y} (x^2+y^2) dxdy[/tex] = ?

Try splitting it up to help you see it more easily, maybe:
[tex]\int_{-1}^3 \int_0^{3y}x^2dxdy+\int_{-1}^3 \int_0^{3y}y^2dxdy[/tex] = ?
 
For the first integral I get:

[tex]\int_{-1}^3 y^3 dy[/tex]
Is that right so far?
 
Well, no... because you know:

[tex]\int_{-1}^3 \int_0^{3y}x^2dxdy=\int_{-1}^3 \frac{(3y)^3}{3}dy[/tex]
 
Oh. Oops. :)
Thanks
 

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