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(d) P(x > a) = 0.86 a = (e) P(1.62 ≤ x ≤ a) = 0.24 a =

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Suppose a random variable x is best described by a uniform probability distribution with range 2 to 5. Find the value of a that makes the following probability statements true.

(d) P(x > a) = 0.86
a =
(e) P(1.62 ≤ x ≤ a)
a =
= 0.24
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