Chapter 6: Problem 7
Explain why the integral is improper and determine whether it diverges or converges. Evaluate the integral if it converges. $$ \int_{0}^{2} \frac{1}{(x-1)^{2 / 3}} d x $$
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Chapter 6: Problem 7
Explain why the integral is improper and determine whether it diverges or converges. Evaluate the integral if it converges. $$ \int_{0}^{2} \frac{1}{(x-1)^{2 / 3}} d x $$
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