Problem 7. Suppose X is a continuous random variable with range range(X) = R, whose density fx is proportional to |x/e-². (a) Find and plot the density fx. (b) Compute the cumulative distribution function Fx. (c) Compute the probability of X € [1,3] (approximate to 4-th decimal place). (d) Find the expected value and variance of X.

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Problem 7. Suppose X is a continuous random variable with range range(X) = R, whose
density fx is proportional to
|x|e=x².
(a) Find and plot the density fx.
(b) Compute the cumulative distribution function Fx.
(c) Compute the probability of X € [1,3] (approximate to 4-th decimal place).
(d) Find the expected value and variance of X.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 7. Suppose X is a continuous random variable with range range(X) = R, whose density fx is proportional to |x|e=x². (a) Find and plot the density fx. (b) Compute the cumulative distribution function Fx. (c) Compute the probability of X € [1,3] (approximate to 4-th decimal place). (d) Find the expected value and variance of X.
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