Consider the random variable X which has the pdf [k(1-x) fx(x) = 0 for 0 < x < 1; otherwise. (a) Find the value of k, using integration procedures learnt in this course. Show all working.

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Consider the random variable X which has the pdf
fx(x) =
k(1-x) for 0<x< 1;
0
otherwise.
(a) Find the value of k, using integration procedures learnt in this course.
Show all working.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the random variable X which has the pdf fx(x) = k(1-x) for 0<x< 1; 0 otherwise. (a) Find the value of k, using integration procedures learnt in this course. Show all working.
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