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).
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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