Let X be a continuous random variable with probability density function f(x) = 2(1-x),  0<=x <= 1. If Y = 2X - 1, find the probability density function of Y.    x is lower case  X is upper case.  I need to get upper case of Y

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Chapter13: Probability And Calculus
Section13.1: Continuous Probability Models
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Let X be a continuous random variable with probability density function f(x) = 2(1-x), 

0<=x <= 1. If Y = 2X - 1, find the probability density function of Y. 

 

x is lower case 

X is upper case. 

I need to get upper case of Y 

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