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For each of the following, find the constant c such that f(x) satisfies the conditions of the PMF for a random variables X. (a) f(x) = c(2/3)x, x = 1,2,... (b) f(x) = cx, x = 1,2,...,10

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For each of the following, find the constant c such that f(x) satisfies the conditions of the PMF for a random variables X.
(a) f(x) = c(2/3)x, x = 1,2,...

(b) f(x) = cx, x = 1,2,...,10

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