A random variable X has a distribution function given by: (0, F(x)= {k(x-1)*, 13 1. Determine the value of k. 2. Find its corresponding probability density function.

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Chapter13: Probability And Calculus
Section13.1: Continuous Probability Models
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A random variable X has a distribution function given by:
0,
F(x)={k(x-1)*, 1<x<3
x>3
1. Determine the value of k.
2. Find its corresponding probability density function.
Transcribed Image Text:A random variable X has a distribution function given by: 0, F(x)={k(x-1)*, 1<x<3 x>3 1. Determine the value of k. 2. Find its corresponding probability density function.
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