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Decide whether the function f(x) =7x -5 is a probability density function on [- 1, 1]. If not, tell wh %3D

Decide whether the function f(x) =7x -5 is a probability density function on [- 1, 1]. If not, tell wh %3D

Calculus For The Life Sciences
Calculus For The Life Sciences
2nd Edition
ISBN:9780321964038
Author:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.
Publisher:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.
Chapter13: Probability And Calculus
Section13.1: Continuous Probability Models
Problem 30E
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9. Decide whether the function f(x) = 1 is a probability density function on [-1, 1]. If not, tell why. 2 Is the function a probability density function on [- 1, 1]? 6. O A. No, because dx # 1. 2 O B. Yes, the function is a probability density function on [- 1, 1]. OC. No, because f(x) is not greater than or equal to 0 for all x in [- 1, 1].
Transcribed Image Text:9. Decide whether the function f(x) = 1 is a probability density function on [-1, 1]. If not, tell why. 2 Is the function a probability density function on [- 1, 1]? 6. O A. No, because dx # 1. 2 O B. Yes, the function is a probability density function on [- 1, 1]. OC. No, because f(x) is not greater than or equal to 0 for all x in [- 1, 1].
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