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(a) P(x≤ a) = 0.39 a = (b) P(x < a) = 0.28 a = (c) P(x ≥ a) = 0.86 a = .. 800 800 B

Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337278461

Author:Ron Larson

Publisher:Ron Larson

ChapterP: Prerequisites

SectionP.6: Analyzing Graphs Of Functions

Problem 6ECP: Find the average rates of change of f(x)=x2+2x (a) from x1=3 to x2=2 and (b) from x1=2 to x2=0.

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Suppose a random variable x is best described by a uniform probability distribution with a range 0 to 5. Find the value of a that makes the following probability statements true.

(a) P(x ≤ a) = 0.39
a =
(b) P(x < a) = 0.28
a =
(c) P(x ≥ a) = 0.86
a =

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