Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences (14th Edition)
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Author: Raymond A. Barnett, Michael R. Ziegler, Karl E. Byleen, Christopher J. Stocker
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Chapter 11.2, Problem 12E
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To check: Whether f is a probability density function or not and explain it.
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Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences (14th Edition)
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