Math Problem Statement

  7ydA,    D is the triangular region with vertices (0, 1), (1, 2), (4, 1)

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Solution

To integrate 7y2dA7y^2 \, dA over the triangular region DD with vertices at (0,1)(0,1), (1,2)(1,2), and (4,1)(4,1), we need to establish the bounds of integration for yy and xx based on the geometry of DD.

Step 1: Determine Equations of the Triangle's Edges

  1. Line between (0,1)(0,1) and (1,2)(1,2):

    • Slope =2110=1= \frac{2 - 1}{1 - 0} = 1
    • Equation: y=x+1y = x + 1
  2. Line between (1,2)(1,2) and (4,1)(4,1):

    • Slope =1241=13= \frac{1 - 2}{4 - 1} = -\frac{1}{3}
    • Equation: y=13x+73y = -\frac{1}{3}x + \frac{7}{3}
  3. Line between (0,1)(0,1) and (4,1)(4,1):

    • This is a horizontal line where y=1y = 1.

Step 2: Set up the Bounds

For this region, xx ranges from 0 to 4. For each fixed xx, yy ranges from the lower edge (the line y=1y = 1) to the upper edge of the triangle:

  • Lower bound: y=1y = 1
  • Upper bound:
    • When 0x10 \leq x \leq 1, y=x+1y = x + 1
    • When 1x41 \leq x \leq 4, y=13x+73y = -\frac{1}{3}x + \frac{7}{3}

Step 3: Set Up the Integral

The integral of 7y2dA7y^2 \, dA over DD can be expressed as: 011x+17y2dydx+14113x+737y2dydx\int_{0}^{1} \int_{1}^{x+1} 7y^2 \, dy \, dx + \int_{1}^{4} \int_{1}^{-\frac{1}{3}x + \frac{7}{3}} 7y^2 \, dy \, dx

Step 4: Solve the Integral

Part 1: Integral over 0x10 \leq x \leq 1

011x+17y2dydx\int_{0}^{1} \int_{1}^{x+1} 7y^2 \, dy \, dx

  1. Integrate with respect to yy: 7y2dy=7y33\int 7y^2 \, dy = \frac{7y^3}{3}
  2. Apply bounds y=1y = 1 to y=x+1y = x + 1.

Part 2: Integral over 1x41 \leq x \leq 4

14113x+737y2dydx\int_{1}^{4} \int_{1}^{-\frac{1}{3}x + \frac{7}{3}} 7y^2 \, dy \, dx

  1. Integrate with respect to yy: 7y2dy=7y33\int 7y^2 \, dy = \frac{7y^3}{3}
  2. Apply bounds y=1y = 1 to y=13x+73y = -\frac{1}{3}x + \frac{7}{3}.

Combining these, compute each integral and add the results for the final answer. Would you like a detailed evaluation of these integrals?


  1. How do we choose integration bounds based on triangular regions?
  2. What changes if one of the vertices shifts?
  3. How do integrals handle different slopes in region boundaries?
  4. How to verify the region's area matches integral results?
  5. What is the effect of increasing y2y^2 coefficient in integrand?

Tip: Drawing regions and boundaries can help visualize integration bounds more effectively.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Multivariable Calculus
Double Integration
Integration Bounds

Formulas

Integral of 7y^2 over D: ∫∫_D 7y^2 dA

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Area of a Triangular Region in Coordinate Plane

Suitable Grade Level

College Calculus