A nonnegative integer-valued random variable X has a CDF of the form F(x) = 1 – (1/2)*+1 for x = 0, 1, 2, ... and zero if x < 0. (a) Find the pdf of X. (b) Find P[10 < X < 20]. (c) Find P[X is even]. %3D 25

A nonnegative integer-valued random variable X has a CDF of the form F(x) = 1 – (1/2)*+1 for x = 0, 1, 2, ... and zero if x < 0. (a) Find the pdf of X. (b) Find P[10 < X < 20]. (c) Find P[X is even]. %3D 25

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Description: I understand part A and B, but cannot determine C. A nonnegative integer-valued random variable X has a CDF of the formF(x) = 1 – (1/2)*+1 for x = 0, 1, 2, ... and zero if x < 0.(a) Find the pdf of X.(b) Find P[10 < X < 20].(c) Find P[X is even].%3D2

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

13th Edition

ISBN:9781133382119

Author:Swokowski

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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability

Section10.8: Probability

Problem 31E

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