Prove that d/da E[(X −a)2] = 0 ⇒E(X) = a   by differentiating the integral. Verify using the calculus, that a = E(X) is indeed a minimum.

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Chapter5: Rings, Integral Domains, And Fields
Section5.4: Ordered Integral Domains
Problem 5E: 5. Prove that the equation has no solution in an ordered integral domain.
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Prove that
d/da E[(X −a)2] = 0 ⇒E(X) = a
 
by differentiating the integral. Verify using the calculus, that a = E(X) is
indeed a minimum.
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