7. A random variable has a probability density function given by 1/2 0 ≤ x ≤ 1, 1 ≤ x ≤ 2, otherwise. f(x) = { x-1 0 Determine the moment generating function for the distribution. Use the moment generating function to determine the mean and variation of the distribution.

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A random variable has a probability density function given by
=
-11-
{
x-1
0 ≤ x ≤ 1,
1 ≤ x ≤ 2,
otherwise.
0
f(x)
Determine the moment generating function for the distribution. Use the moment generating
function to determine the mean and variation of the distribution.
Transcribed Image Text:7. A random variable has a probability density function given by = -11- { x-1 0 ≤ x ≤ 1, 1 ≤ x ≤ 2, otherwise. 0 f(x) Determine the moment generating function for the distribution. Use the moment generating function to determine the mean and variation of the distribution.
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