A random variable X is normally distributed with unknown mean µ and variance o2. If P(X > 9.5) = 0.0039 and P(X < -8.5) = 0.0336. Find the mean and variance of %3D the random variable X.

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A random variable X is normally distributed with unknown mean u and variance
o2. If P(X > 9.5) = 0.0039 and P(X < –8.5) = 0.0336. Find the mean and variance of
the random variable X.
Transcribed Image Text:A random variable X is normally distributed with unknown mean u and variance o2. If P(X > 9.5) = 0.0039 and P(X < –8.5) = 0.0336. Find the mean and variance of the random variable X.
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