The random variable X, the particle size (in micrometers) distribution is characterized by the probability density function: f(x) = 3x^(-4) , x > 1 and 0 elsewhere Find the probability that X is less than 3.8 micrometers?

The random variable X, the particle size (in micrometers) distribution is characterized by the probability density function: f(x) = 3x^(-4) , x > 1 and 0 elsewhere Find the probability that X is less than 3.8 micrometers?

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f(x) = 3x^(-4) , x > 1 and 0 elsewhere
Find the probability that X is less than 3.8 micrometers?

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