Find P(3≤x≤9), the probability that the dart lands in [3, 9].

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A dart is thrown at a number line in such a way that it always lands in
[0, 10]. Let x represent the number the dart hits. Suppose the probability
1
density function for x is given by ƒ(x)=- x, for 0≤x≤10.
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Find P(3 ≤ x ≤9), the probability that the dart lands in [3, 9].
Transcribed Image Text:A dart is thrown at a number line in such a way that it always lands in [0, 10]. Let x represent the number the dart hits. Suppose the probability 1 density function for x is given by ƒ(x)=- x, for 0≤x≤10. 50 Find P(3 ≤ x ≤9), the probability that the dart lands in [3, 9].
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