A reciprocal integral across zero

A reciprocal integral across zero

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A student uses _-12 2x,dx=2ln2. Explain why the usual definite-integral evaluation is not valid.

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Answer:The integrand is undefined at \(x=0\) inside the interval; the usual definite integral does not exist.

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