Math Problem Statement

triple integration of x+y+z dxdydz over the tetrahedral bounded by the planes x = 0,y = 0,z = 0 and x + y + z = 2

Solution

We are asked to compute the triple integral of f(x,y,z)=x+y+zf(x, y, z) = x + y + z over the region bounded by the planes x=0x = 0, y=0y = 0, z=0z = 0, and x+y+z=2x + y + z = 2.

Step 1: Understanding the region

The region is a tetrahedron with the following boundaries:

  • x=0x = 0 is the plane where the x-coordinate is zero.
  • y=0y = 0 is the plane where the y-coordinate is zero.
  • z=0z = 0 is the plane where the z-coordinate is zero.
  • x+y+z=2x + y + z = 2 is a plane that cuts through the first octant, forming the slanted top of the tetrahedron.

Step 2: Setting up the limits for the integral

To define the limits of integration, we need to consider the geometry of the region.

  1. For xx: From the plane x+y+z=2x + y + z = 2, the maximum value of xx is 2, when y=z=0y = z = 0.
  2. For yy: Given xx, yy ranges from 0 to 2xz2 - x - z (from the equation x+y+z=2x + y + z = 2).
  3. For zz: Given xx and yy, zz ranges from 0 to 2xy2 - x - y.

Thus, the bounds are:

  • 0x20 \leq x \leq 2
  • 0y2x0 \leq y \leq 2 - x
  • 0z2xy0 \leq z \leq 2 - x - y

Step 3: Setting up the integral

Now, the triple integral for the function x+y+zx + y + z is:

0202x02xy(x+y+z)dzdydx\int_0^2 \int_0^{2 - x} \int_0^{2 - x - y} (x + y + z) \, dz \, dy \, dx

Step 4: Computing the integral

  1. Integrating with respect to zz: 02xy(x+y+z)dz=[(x+y)z+z22]02xy\int_0^{2 - x - y} (x + y + z) \, dz = \left[ (x + y)z + \frac{z^2}{2} \right]_0^{2 - x - y} Substituting the upper limit z=2xyz = 2 - x - y: =(x+y)(2xy)+(2xy)22= (x + y)(2 - x - y) + \frac{(2 - x - y)^2}{2} Simplifying this expression: =(x+y)(2xy)+(2xy)22= (x + y)(2 - x - y) + \frac{(2 - x - y)^2}{2}

  2. Now, integrate with respect to yy: This will result in an expression that will need some algebraic manipulation to complete.

  3. Finally, integrate with respect to xx: This gives the final value for the triple integral.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triple Integrals
Geometric Integration
Tetrahedral Regions
Calculus

Formulas

Triple Integral
Limits of Integration
Integration of Linear Functions

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Triple Integration Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

College Level