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8. The probability density function is f(x) = k(3x² - 1) -1≤x≤2 =0 otherwise Find (i) the value of k, and (ii) P(-1 ≤ x ≤ 0).

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8. The probability density function is
f(x)=k(3x² - 1)
-1≤x≤2
=0
otherwise
Find (i) the value of k, and (ii) P(-1 ≤ x ≤ 0).
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