What is the Correct Domain of Integration for a Double Integral Problem?

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The discussion revolves around determining the correct domain of integration for a double integral problem. The user identifies the integration area as bounded by y=0, y=4-x^2, and x=1, questioning its validity. For part b, they adjust the x domain from 1 to 2 and the y domain from 0 to 4-x^2, seeking confirmation on these limits. Concerns are raised about integrating with an upper bound defined by a polynomial, suggesting it may need to be a function of y instead. The user expresses uncertainty about the correctness of their approach and potential typographical errors in the problem statement.
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Homework Statement



question 2:
http://www.math.ubc.ca/~haber/courses/math253/Welcome_files/asgn5.pdf"

The Attempt at a Solution



So for part a) I tried to plot my domain of integration and ended up concluding it was an area bounded by y=0, y=4-x^2, and x=1. Is this okay?

In not too sure about part b) I'm just going off the graph here and so if that's wrong this will be wrong. Here is what i did I changed x domain from 1->(4-x^2) to 1->2 and I changed y domain from 0->3 to 0->4-x^2.

Is this correct?

Thanks!
 
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how could we integrate when the upper bound of the first integral is a polynomial x=4-x^2? Maybe I am misunderstanding something. Would it not have to be either a constant or a function of y?
 
The upper limit on the inner integral is surely a typo and probably is supposed to be x = 4 - y2.
 
I sure hope so. Thank you.
 
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