Consider the probability density function 0 if x < -2 f(x) = (8 + 2x − x²)_if - 2 ≤ x ≤ 4 36 Find E(X). 0 if x > 4.
Consider the probability density function 0 if x < -2 f(x) = (8 + 2x − x²)_if - 2 ≤ x ≤ 4 36 Find E(X). 0 if x > 4.
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Transcribed Image Text:Consider the probability density function
0
if x < -2
f(x) = (8 + 2x -x²) if - 2 ≤ x ≤ 4
36
0
if x > 4.
Find E(X).
Select one:
37
27
-
32
27
13
27
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