Explain why the definite integral _ -2 ^ 1 1 x+1 ,dx does not exist

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

Problem

Explain why the definite integral ∫−211x+1 dx\int_{-2}^{1}\frac{1}{x+1}\,dx does not exist. Your explanation should reference the appropriate limit(s) at the problematic point.

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