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b. Let X be a continuous random variable with probability density function
for 0 < x < 1
for 1< x< 3
f (x) = {b
otherwise
Given that the mean of the random variable X is 5/4, find the values of the constants a and b.
Transcribed Image Text:b. Let X be a continuous random variable with probability density function for 0 < x < 1 for 1< x< 3 f (x) = {b otherwise Given that the mean of the random variable X is 5/4, find the values of the constants a and b.
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