6. The continuous random variable X is defined in the range 0 to 5 by: (1-ax, Osxs3 P(X > x) ={ |b-x, 3

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The continuous random variable X is defined in the range 0 to 5 by:
[1–ax,
P(X > x) = {
Osxs3
3< x<5
where a and bare constants
5
(a) Show that a = - and b=2, Hence find the cumulative distribution function of x
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(b) Find the probability density function of x
(c) Calculate the mean and standard deviation of x
Transcribed Image Text:6. The continuous random variable X is defined in the range 0 to 5 by: [1–ax, P(X > x) = { Osxs3 3< x<5 where a and bare constants 5 (a) Show that a = - and b=2, Hence find the cumulative distribution function of x 6 (b) Find the probability density function of x (c) Calculate the mean and standard deviation of x
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