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The exponential integrals are $$\mathrm{Ei}(x) = \int_{-\infty}^x \dfrac{e^t}{t} dt$$ and $$E_1(x) = \int_x^{\infty} \dfrac{e^{-t}}{t} dt.$$ Simple properties of integrals imply that $E_1(x) = -\mathrm{Ei}(-x)$.