Concept explainers
(a)
To Verify: The given function is a probability density function.
(a)
Answer to Problem 4E
Explanation of Solution
Given Information: The probability density function is
Concept Used: If
Integrate the probability density function from
Therefore,
(b)
To Calculate: The probability that the value of a given random variable is within a certain range for a given
(b)
Answer to Problem 4E
The value of
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The probability density function is
The probability to be calculated is
Concept Used: If
From the given information,
So, the required probability is
Therefore, the value of
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