Improper Integrals

[katiemb]

HELP!
determine whether the integral converges or diverges. Find the value of the integral if it converges.

the integral of (2x)/(x^2-1) dx from -4 to 4


Thank you!

 

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[galactus]

HELP!
determine whether the integral converges or diverges. Find the value of the integral if it converges.

the \(\displaystyle \int_{-4}^{4}\frac{2x}{x^{2}-1}dx\)


Thank you!

Note, the integrand has discontinuities at \(\displaystyle x=\pm 1\).