1 Continuous random variables (a) Consider the function x € [1,4] - cx f(x) otherwise. Is there a value of c which makes this a valid probability density function? (Make sure to explain your answer.)

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1 Continuous random variables
(a) Consider the function
x € [1,4]
1 - cx
f (x) :
otherwise.
Is there a value of c which makes this a valid probability density function?
(Мake sure tо еxplain your аnswer.)
Transcribed Image Text:1 Continuous random variables (a) Consider the function x € [1,4] 1 - cx f (x) : otherwise. Is there a value of c which makes this a valid probability density function? (Мake sure tо еxplain your аnswer.)
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