Explain why the integral is classified as an improper integral

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · Calculus BC · Integration and Accumulation of Change · Integration and Accumulation of Change

Problem

Explain why the integral ∫−111x2 dx\displaystyle \int_{-1}^{1} \frac{1}{x^{2}}\,dx is classified as an improper integral, and state the value(s) of xx where this issue occurs.

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