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Multivariable CalculusChallengeChange of Variables & the Jacobian

Change of Variables & the Jacobian · Challenge problem

For the rotation-like substitution u=x+yu = x + y, v=x−yv = x - y, the area element transforms as dx dy=1k du dvdx\,dy = \dfrac{1}{k}\,du\,dv. Find kk.