4. The cumulative distribution function of a continuous random variable, X is given as follows: x< 0 F(x)=- -x(x+4), 32 Osx<4 1 x24 (a) Calculate P(|X–1|<1). (b) Find the median. (c) Determine the probability density function of X. Hence, evaluate E(3X² -1).

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4.
The cumulative distribution function of a continuous random variable, X is given
as follows:
x<0
F(x) =
- x(x+4),
32
0Sx<4
1
x24
(a)
Calculate P(|X-1|<1).
(b)
Find the median.
(c)
Determine the probability density function of X. Hence, evaluate
E(3X² -1).
Transcribed Image Text:4. The cumulative distribution function of a continuous random variable, X is given as follows: x<0 F(x) = - x(x+4), 32 0Sx<4 1 x24 (a) Calculate P(|X-1|<1). (b) Find the median. (c) Determine the probability density function of X. Hence, evaluate E(3X² -1).
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