2-4.5 A random variable X has a probability density function of the form a) Find the value of a. fx(x) = ax² 0≤x≤2 = ax 2 < x <3 b) Find the mean of the random variable X. c) Find the probability that 2 < x ≤ 3.

2-4.5 A random variable X has a probability density function of the form a) Find the value of a. fx(x) = ax² 0≤x≤2 = ax 2 < x <3 b) Find the mean of the random variable X. c) Find the probability that 2 < x ≤ 3.

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Chapter8: Sequences, Series, And Probability

Section8.7: Probability

Problem 44E

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2-4.5 A random variable X has a probability density function of the form
a) Find the value of a.
fx(x) = ax²
0≤x≤2
= ax
2 < x <3
b) Find the mean of the random variable X.
c) Find the probability that 2 < x ≤ 3.

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