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To find:
The value of
Answer to Problem 1CRE
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
A probability density function is given by
Formula used:
A probability density function
The indefinite integral can be calculated as
Calculation:
Let us consider the given probability density function.
As
Therefore, value of
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