Suppose that G(x) and H(x) are two cumulative distribution functions, find the value of a and b such that F(x)=aG(x) +bH(x) is also a cumulative distribution function. A.a=3/5, b= - 2/5 B.a=2/3, b=2/3 C.a= -1/2, b=3/2 %3D D.a=1/2, b= - 3/2

Suppose that G(x) and H(x) are two cumulative distribution functions, find the value of a and b such that F(x)=aG(x) +bH(x) is also a cumulative distribution function. A.a=3/5, b= - 2/5 B.a=2/3, b=2/3 C.a= -1/2, b=3/2 %3D D.a=1/2, b= - 3/2

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Suppose that G(x) and H(x) are two cumulative
distribution functions, find the value of a and b
such that F(x)=aG(x) +bH(x) is also a cumulative
distribution function.
A.a=3/5, b= - 2/5
B.a=2/3, b=2/3
C.a= -1/2, b=3/2
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D.a=1/2, b= - 3/2

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