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Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability

Section10.8: Probability

Problem 9E

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a) Find k such that the function is a probability density function over
the given interval. b) Then write the probability density function.
ƒ(x) = [5, 20]
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