In this problem consider the function f(x) = -1/8x + 1/2 with its domain being defined here as the interval [0,4].  Compute P(X greater than or equal to 1). Compute P(X > 1).

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In this problem consider the function f(x) = -1/8x + 1/2 with its domain being defined here as the interval [0,4]. 

Compute P(X greater than or equal to 1).

Compute P(X > 1).

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