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A continuous random variable X that can assume values between
x=1 and x=6 has a density function given by
f(x)=15. For this density function, find F(x). Use it to evaluate
P(2<X<5.9).
F(x)= {____, x < ___ ; ____, ____<= x <_____ ; ____, x > ____)
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