Example 1. A random variable has the following probability distribution 8. Values of X 1 3 4. 7 P(x) 3a 5a 7a 9a 11a 13a 15a 17a 1. Determine the value of a 2. Find (i) P(x < 3); (ii) P(xs 3); (ii) P(x > 7); (iv) P(2 sw5); (v) P(2

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Chapter9: Counting And Probability
Section9.3: Binomial Probability
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Example 1. A random variable has the following probability distribution
8.
Values of X
2.
4.
7
3
P(x)
3a
5a
7a
9a
11a 13a
15a
17a
1. Determine the value of a
2. Find (i) P(x <3); (ii) P(xs3); (iii) P(x > 7); (iv) P(2<X< 5); (v) P(2<x<5)
3. Find the cumulative distribution function of x
Transcribed Image Text:Example 1. A random variable has the following probability distribution 8. Values of X 2. 4. 7 3 P(x) 3a 5a 7a 9a 11a 13a 15a 17a 1. Determine the value of a 2. Find (i) P(x <3); (ii) P(xs3); (iii) P(x > 7); (iv) P(2<X< 5); (v) P(2<x<5) 3. Find the cumulative distribution function of x
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