A continuous random variable X has the probability density function of given by x f(x)=√(x²+k) 3 0≤x≤4 0 where k R+. (a) Show that √16+k-√k = √ √16+k. (b) Find the value of k. otherwise

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A continuous random variable X has the probability density function of given by
x
f(x)=√(x²+k)
3
0≤x≤4
0
where k R+.
(a)
Show that √16+k-√k = √ √16+k.
(b)
Find the value of k.
otherwise
Transcribed Image Text:A continuous random variable X has the probability density function of given by x f(x)=√(x²+k) 3 0≤x≤4 0 where k R+. (a) Show that √16+k-√k = √ √16+k. (b) Find the value of k. otherwise
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