a. If the probability density of X is given by 1 for 1
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![5. a. If the probability density of X is given by
1
for 1<x<3
f(x) = {x(In 3)
elsewhere
find E(X), E(X²), and E(X³).
b. Use the results of part (a) to determine E(X³ + 2X² – 3X + 1).](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fef34d63b-4a67-4e67-adfe-c486ca4e85b4%2F6cd4d498-d8a2-4f6f-b0e7-9fec8f5043ac%2Fvp5map_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:5. a. If the probability density of X is given by
1
for 1<x<3
f(x) = {x(In 3)
elsewhere
find E(X), E(X²), and E(X³).
b. Use the results of part (a) to determine E(X³ + 2X² – 3X + 1).
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