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Evaluating a Double Integral Bounded by Sine and Cosine

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Sketch the region \(D\) and evaluate the iterated integral \( \iint_{D} xy \, dy \, dx \) where \(D\) is the region bounded by the curves \(y = \cos x\) and \(y = \sin x\) in the interval \( [-3\pi/4, \pi/4] \).
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Tests the ability to determine the correct order of integration, apply trigonometric identities to simplify integrands, and use integration by parts.

This problem is typical in a multivariable calculus course when learning to set up and evaluate double integrals over non-rectangular regions.

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