Evaluating the Improper Integral

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The discussion evaluates the improper integral $$\int ^0_{-\infty} \frac{1}{e^{2x}} \, dx$$ and confirms the correctness of the approach taken. The limit process involves substituting $$u = 2x$$ and using integration techniques to show that the integral diverges. The final conclusion states that as $$lim_{a\to-\infty}$$ diverges, the integral does not converge to a finite value.

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Evaluate the Integral.

Just wondering if someone could check my work, thanks in advance.

$$\int ^0_{-\infty} \frac{1}{e^{2x}} \, dx $$

$$lim_{a\to-\infty} \int ^0_a \frac{1}{e^{2x}} \, dx = lim_{a\to-\infty} \frac{1}{2} \int ^0_a \frac{1}{e^u}$$

*Letting $$u = 2x$$
&& $$du/2 = dx$$

$$
\therefore lim_{a\to-\infty} \frac{1}{2} \int ^0_a e^{-u} = lim_{a\to-\infty} \frac{1}{2} \int ^0_{2a} e^{-u}$$

$$= -\frac{1}{2}e^{-u} |^0_{2a}$$

$$= -\frac{1}{2} + \infty $$

$$\therefore$$ as $$ lim_{a\to-\infty}$$ diverges
 
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