. Verify that f(x) is indeed a valid probability density function. 2. Compute the expected value E(X) of X.  3. Compute the variance V (X) = E (X^2)− [E(X)]^2 of X.

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1. Verify that f(x) is indeed a valid probability density function.

2. Compute the expected value E(X) of X. 


3. Compute the variance V (X) = E (X^2)− [E(X)]^2 of X. 

Suppose X is a continuous random variable whose probability density function is
xe-"
x≥0
f(x) =
0
x < 0
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose X is a continuous random variable whose probability density function is xe-" x≥0 f(x) = 0 x < 0
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