A continuous random variable X has the probability density function Sax (1 – x)*, f(x) = 10, 0 < x < 1, elsewhere. (a) Find the constant a. (b) Find E(X).

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4. A continuous random variable X has the probability density function
Sax (1 – x),
f(x) =
0,
0 < x < 1,
elsewhere.
(a) Find the constant a.
(b) Find E(X).
(c) Find V(X) and the standard deviation.
Transcribed Image Text:4. A continuous random variable X has the probability density function Sax (1 – x), f(x) = 0, 0 < x < 1, elsewhere. (a) Find the constant a. (b) Find E(X). (c) Find V(X) and the standard deviation.
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