The probability density function (p.d.f.) of a continuous random variable X is defined to be: (kx + for 0
The probability density function (p.d.f.) of a continuous random variable X is defined to be: (kx + for 0
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![The probability density function (p.d.f.) of a continuous random variable X is defined to be:
kx + for 0 < x < 1
f(x) =
|0 otherwise,
for some constant k. For these problems, please ensure your answers are accurate to within 3 decimals.
Part a)
Find the value of k that makes the above function a proper p.d.f.
Part b)
Find E(X).](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F90bab89a-83f9-4723-b8fc-a929af0c25df%2Fd170af4b-24de-48e0-ba99-26c9126d67b3%2Fl3opym_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:The probability density function (p.d.f.) of a continuous random variable X is defined to be:
kx + for 0 < x < 1
f(x) =
|0 otherwise,
for some constant k. For these problems, please ensure your answers are accurate to within 3 decimals.
Part a)
Find the value of k that makes the above function a proper p.d.f.
Part b)
Find E(X).
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