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

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around determining the correct domain of integration for a double integral problem, specifically focusing on the boundaries defined by the equations y=0, y=4-x^2, and x=1.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the graphical representation of the integration domain and question the validity of the boundaries set for the double integral. There is uncertainty regarding the upper limits of integration and whether they are appropriately defined as functions of x or y.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants offering insights and questioning the assumptions made about the limits of integration. Some guidance has been provided regarding potential typos in the problem statement, but no consensus has been reached.

Contextual Notes

Participants are navigating the complexities of integrating with polynomial boundaries and expressing concerns about the correctness of their interpretations based on the graphical analysis.

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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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