This integral looks innocent until you notice the singularity at x = 1. Let’s break down how to handle improper integrals step by step. We’ll rewrite the integral as a limit, find the antiderivative, and investigate whether the limit converges or diverges. Then, in partnership with Mathos AI, we’ll understand the graphical behaviour of the integrand and the implication of its asymptotic nature near x = 1 on the convergence of the target area (or lack thereof). Check out Mathos AI using the link