Substitution for double integrals

In summary, the task is to find a transform T that maps a unit square in the u-v plane to a quadrilateral with corners (1,2), (3,3), (4,2), and (2,1) in the x-y plane. The goal is to create a linear matrix M with offset u and use the known transformations to find the values for a, b, c, d, u, and v that will represent the transformation.
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Homework Statement



Find a transform T that maps the unit square in the u-v plane to a quadrilateral with corners (1,2), (3,3), (4,2) and (2,1) to the x-y plane.

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The Attempt at a Solution



I've been able to create the proper region in the x-y plane when I have the transform T, but I have no clue how to come up with the transform in this case. The furthest I've gotten was coming up with the equations for the four sides in the quadrilateral, but I still hit a dead end.
 
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so let's say
T(0,0) = (1,2)
T(1,0) = (4,2)
T(0,1) = (2,1)
T(1,1) = (3,3)

try writing out the transformation, T as a linear matrix M with offset u. take an intial point p.

then let's express it as
[tex]
T(\vec{p}) = M \vec{p} + \vec{u}
[/tex]

writing it out components explicitly
[tex]
T(p,q) = \begin{pmatrix} a & b \\ c & d\end{pmatrix} \begin{pmatrix} p \\ q \end{pmatrix} + \begin{pmatrix} u\\ v \end{pmatrix}
[/tex]
(p,q) is the initial point

then use the known transformations to find a,b,c,d,u,v

hopefully this is sufficient to represent your transformation
 

FAQ: Substitution for double integrals

What is substitution for double integrals?

Substitution for double integrals is a method used in mathematics to solve integrals with multiple variables. It involves changing the variables in an integral to simplify the expression and make it easier to evaluate.

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Substitution for double integrals is useful because it allows us to solve more complex integrals by reducing them to simpler forms. It can also help us find solutions to integrals that may otherwise be difficult or impossible to solve.

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To perform substitution for double integrals, you first need to identify which variables to substitute. Then, you need to find the Jacobian determinant of the transformation, which is used to change the variables in the integral. Finally, you can rewrite the integral with the new variables and evaluate it.

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