find the value of the constant c so that the given function is a probability density function for a random variable over the specified interval.  . ƒ(x) = 1/ 6 x over [3, c].

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Section13.1: Continuous Probability Models
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find the value of the constant c so that the given function is a probability density function for a random variable over the specified interval.  . ƒ(x) = 1/ 6 x over [3, c].

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