Use the Comparison Theorem to Determine Whether $\int _ { 2 } ^ { \infty } \frac { d x } { \sqrt { 4 x ^ { 2 } - 1 } }$

question 137

Short Answer

Use the Comparison Theorem to determine whether $\int _ { 2 } ^ { \infty } \frac { d x } { \sqrt { 4 x ^ { 2 } - 1 } }$ is convergent or divergent. Justify your answer.

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